This tire was fantastic in my opinion. I have a hatchback with 125 horsepower and tires measuring 205/55R16. In terms of sound comfort, I must say that I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was. There is no discernible difference in the level of noise produced by studded and non-studded Velcro up to a speed of 80 kilometers per hour. After that, there is a mild rumble that is scarcely disturbing. Yes, and when compared to the rumble produced by other studded tires, the gentle rumble produced by BFGoodrich tires is head and shoulders above the competition. Perfect for cold winters in the city as well as weekend excursions to the surrounding area (such as St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region). Two winters' worth of experience with these tires.