I bought a set in size 185/60/R14 made in the Philippines, I can add my five cents. The rubber is noisy, soft, the suspension has become softer to smooth out our ideal roads . In handling, I don’t know what to call it, some kind of unpredictable steering behavior at speeds up to 40 km / h, the tires walk along the rut of the road surface. At speeds from 40 km / h, handling is better, it does not lose stability in corners. It's too early to judge by wear and tear, the first season. Bought to compare with other tires I've ridden: continental, federal, hankook, toyo, cordiant.