These tires are a fantastic find in the snow because they handle shallow, deep, and mushy snow with ease. I can stop and go again in deep snow without slipping or needing outside assistance. On a snowy track, passing and riding demonstrate how effective these tires truly are. If there has been wear over the past two years, it has been extremely minimal, there are no scratches, and what most surprised me is that there are only a few portions of the wheel with enough spikes. They were expensive (255/50/19), but my investment was worthwhile.