Rubber was 22 years old and had no scuffs, creases, cuts, or microcracks when it was delivered. I have had some experience with traveling. I don't know how well it maintains the road while it's raining because I wasn't driving when it was pouring outside. It does not blow on a road that is moist. Due to the soft nature of the rubber, it may cause damage when subjected to hits with sharp pits. Not noisy.