On ice and snow-covered humps, the degree of traction was unaffected by the amount of spikes on the sole of the shoe. The tall plane trees didn't seem to make too much of a racket, at least not that I could hear. The sidewall is sturdy and unconcerned about any potential potholes. I have been tormenting her for the past three years, and this time I took the Duster and filled it with 215/65R16 tires.