- New. The sidewall is quite thick and moderately elastic - the sidewall is not weak, that's for sure. In theory, there should be no hernias. According to the reviews of the XM2 predecessor, it should walk for a long time. Definitely - the tires are quite quiet (I have a car with mediocre sound insulation - Hyundai Matrix). Became heard not how much the road, and the engine.
- I wouldn't say very soft. Toyo was softer. As they correctly write here in other reviews, the expression "elastic" is more suitable for XM2 +. Pits swallows but not straight so softly.