After purchasing a set of these tires, I saw how diverse people's opinions may be on the same brand of tire, even among drivers with similar habits and mileage estimates. First, I'll address a common complaint: winter tires produce noise, especially when first installed and then replaced with summer tires. The noise level produced by these tires is acceptable both in the city and on the highway, so even the devil wouldn't be scared off by their portrayal of him. The primary complaint about these tires is the noise they make. Since it is a spike, it is expected to generate some sort of noise. Two, thorns. Three thousand and five hundred kilometers of urban and interstate tire travel. To date, there have been no casualties. Big spikes that help me gain a firm hold. Tenderness (3). Rubber doesn't harden or darken in temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Fourth, consistency, which allows for foresight. The car can go with complete confidence on snowy porridge, wet snow, a snowy road, and snowy ice. Even though there was a pipe rupture the day before and a heavy layer of ice accumulated on the road, it was still able to drive along that street. The only problem was that someone slipped once on the bare ice and fell onto the tram lines. 5. Value for money. The comment section is empty. 6. The way you drive is something I want to stress in particular. No need to go into the corner at 80, not even the most cutting-edge tire can aid you there. Overestimating your ability might get you into trouble, so check your ego at the door. These tires have exceeded my expectations in every way. The Pirelli suspension has gotten substantially softer as well (17'), following the trend of factory-original wheels. My driving style consists of cautious efforts and occasional recklessness. 15 years behind the wheel. Vesta SV Cross Automobile. Wishing everyone safe travels!