I've already put 8,000 kilometers on this kit, and thus far, my thoughts are positive. For those who value comfort and shudder at the thought of wet pavement, I highly recommend it! To discuss deterioration and wear is premature. I'm a Ford driver. tires with a 205/55r16 size. There was a situation where emergency braking was required, and the tires delivered! ABS wasn't necessary. My wife also drives my car, yet there are no dents, cuts, or punctures! For those who believe that a soft barrel…