See also:

Tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact with the road. ...

M+S tires
At temperatures below 45 °F(+7 °C), use winter tires or all-season tires. Both types of tire are identified by the M+S marking. Only winter tires bearing the snowflake symbol in addition to ...

Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the tires and the road surface. ...