The Blizzak DM-V2 is a winter tire specially designed for light truck, SUV, and crossover drivers who want improved traction in snowy and icy conditions. It focuses on providing excellent grip on ice, as well as handling on wet roads and resistance to hydroplaning. The tire features Bridgestone's adaptive NanoPro Tech Multicell compound, which has a hydrophilic coating and microscopic bite particles. This compound remains flexible in freezing temperatures and helps remove water from packed snow and ice, while the bite particles increase grip and enhance braking on icy surfaces. The tread design of the Blizzak DM-V2 includes aggressive block edges and grooves to channel water, slush, and snow away from the tire for better traction, along with 3D zigzag sipes to enhance snow biting edges. It meets the industry's severe snow service requirements and is branded with the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol. It's important to note that the tire's tread depth includes two types of compounds: the NanoPro Tech Multicell Compound for the first 55% of the depth, and a standard winter tire compound for the remaining 45%. When the tire is about 50% worn, a depth indicator on the tread lets the driver know that the remaining tread is losing its beneficial snow traction. Bridgestone recommends installing the Blizzak DM-V2 tires in sets of four to ensure optimal handling and performance. Lastly, it's worth mentioning that winter tires like the Blizzak DM-V2 don't have a Uniform Tire Quality Grade (UTQG) rating.