Tire that is both quiet and incredibly supple. The grip is average on the ice, and it also performs well on damp roads. When the weather is dry, it's excellent. In general, I am pleased with the rubber, which is a rare occurrence even with well-known tires on my vehicle. They row while climbing quite a ways into the snow, despite the fact that there are no spikes. The protector is dogged, but I wouldn't recommend getting into the field porridge since it will bring it in and figure out how to offer it to drink. The tires have an excellent sense of balance.