The tread design and the all season compound work together to increase the dry, wet and winter weather traction. The optimized tread firmly grips the road surface and increases the road contact at all times, while the all season compound maintains its flexibility even in colder temperatures. This combination earned the tire its M+S rating. The wide circumferential grooves and the detailed siping detail actively disperse water and slush from below the tire's footprint to effectively resist hydroplaning, further enhancing the tire's year round driving safety.