Excellent convenience! Even at high pressures, the XL sidewall and 97 load index make short work of bumps. The noise is there, to be sure, but it's not deafening and won't keep you up at night. Even on rough, ancient asphalt, the salon's sound is muffled. The capacity to control is outstanding. When cornering, it's a huge improvement over a standard hankook. It's nearly impossible to capture the moment when Hankook loses traction and the car begins to throw. Michelin tires consistently drift in the same direction, making them amenable to gas-powered corrections.