1. A tread design that disperses weather elements (i.e.: rain, snow, slush, mud) out from under the footprint of the tire. If you were to observe a typical all-season tread design under a slow-motion camera as it rolls down the road, you would see that it actually performs two functions. It squeegees the road and it pumps water, snow, and slush from under the tire's footprint, providing maximum tire-to-road traction.

2. All-season tires are made of a rubber compound that does not freeze in temperatures below freezing. This characteristic is essential for the pumping and squeegee actions described above.