When I put new tires on my Subaru Forester SG5, I went with the larger size 215/65/16 rather than the standard size 215/60/16. Got up without a hitch. It seemed to me that the car became slightly elevated and softer as it went along. Excellent traction on ice, which is particularly vital for the yard roads seen in Hong Kong. Before Pirelli, there was Continental, which was a good brand that was also expensive and durable; I didn't see much of a difference between the two. Although it's loud, the run-in should only last a few seconds. Recommendation to make a buy of.