The Nexen Winguard Winspike 3 is a studdable winter tire that's designed for use on passenger vehicles and offers drivers strong traction and handling performance in ice, snow, slush, wet, and dry winter weather conditions. <br/><br/><b>Features & Benefits</b><br/><ul><li>Winter tread; should not be used when temperatures are consistently above 45 degrees Fahrenheit</li><li>Black sidewall</li><li>Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified for use in moderate to severe winter weather conditions</li><li>Able to be pinned with TSMI #12 studs, where permitted</li></ul><br />Driving in winter weather can be challenging as ice, slush, snow, and frozen roads can make it difficult for tires to grip the road. Fortunately, winter tires such as the Nexen Winguard Winspike 3 are designed to perform in these conditions. The tire is able to be pinned with studs, where permitted, for extra traction in severe winter weather and features a directional tread pattern for increased grip, and boosted handling, and cornering performance. Additionally, angled grooves within the tire funnel water, slush, and melting snow out of the tread to decrease the risk of hydroplaning, and feature a dense siping that bites into the road for enhanced grip in the toughest conditions.