The number of spikes did not affect the quality of grip on ice and snow-covered hummocks. I did not notice any terrible noise, all the rank of plane trees. The sidewall is strong and not afraid of potholes. I took the Duster in the amount of 215 / 65R16, for the third year I have been torturing her.
To provide a more personalized representation of my experience, I have included some photos with my review.