Before that, the prior car had their tires, albeit of a different series, so when I got a new one, I made the unthinking decision to stick with the same manufacturer. All tires, both new and used, were pretty dense, which gives me personally confidence while driving)) With oatmeal beneath their feet, they perform admirably; the pattern stays pristine, the wheels do not scroll, and the spikes do not come out. It's ideal, in my opinion, for winter tires.