I chose this type when I made the decision to treat my automobile to fresh summer tires. After taking the Federal, the softness of the car's ride is clearly apparent. Road imperfections were essentially undetectable. Excellent braking and perfect turn-in. I had to brake quickly a few times since the car was standing up like a cast. I worried the tavern would suffer after I got into a big hole in the rain with one tire, but everything turned out just fine:) They are quite comfy to ride on, and I'm pleased with the purchase.