With its pros: Soft rubber of medium noise, keeps control on asphalt well. When hit in potholes, it does not form "hernias". The first two seasons (20,000 km) wet asphalt keeps well. Cons below: Short-lived, maximum 3 seasons. After 30-40 thousand run, you can throw it away. After 20,000 mileage, grip on wet pavement is no longer very good.