Snow Grip
Snow grip is the tyre's ability to maintain traction on snow-covered surfaces, achieved through deep tread patterns, extensive siping, and cold-weather rubber compounds. Tyres with proven snow grip carry the 3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Snowflake) symbol. Snow grip performance is a key differentiator between winter tyres and standard all-season or summer tyres.
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