A month ago, right before the first frost, I replaced my shoes. I've been scratching asphalt ever since. Snovya tire appeared to be very slick. After the break-in period, I now drive with complete assurance. To protect the spikes, I soften my braking. You can brake and accelerate more quickly than I need to on regular travels because of the rubber itself. The tire is not noisy with my size 235/75/16, however at a transitional pace it begins to hum quite a little. does not worry. impressions made later on snowy roads. February it is. In the operating environment of winter, prior impressions were amply reinforced. You had no trouble going where you needed to go.