The Hankook Winter I*cept EVO tire was made for winter and designed for sports cars. With high performance as a standard feature of the I*cept EVO you are sure to enjoy its long life and superb handling. The tire's asymmetrical pattern enhances winter traction and response time. Conditions such as snow and ice are no match for the Hankook Winter I*cept EVO. It has the ability to keep its grip in winter weather, slippery roads, and wet road surfaces. Hankook has used their high-technology tread compound to maximize the winter performance and provide better-than-ever braking and cornering. Dual function tread design on the Hankook Winter I*cept EVO tire provides excellent dry road handling and great grip on wet roads. 3D sipes add to the driving stability and help to reduce road noise. The UHP section contains a rim protection ridge so that you don't have to worry as much if you bump against a curb underneath all that ice and snow.