I purchased it on 12/10/2022 and had it put into an Opel Astra J. Wheels with 205/65R15 tires. Pressure is at 2.2 at this time. Since I often use winter tires without spikes, I opted to bring some this time. There was never a time when "Velcro" didn't have a Japanese partner. Five different sets of this rubber have been in use over the past 15 years. Despite these benefits, I did not always like the Velcro's hold on the wet pavement. On a wet and slippery road, the Nordman 7 with the "hold" works just fine. Everything else is fine as well. all I've come to expect from winter tires in terms of handling and comfort. Since the rubber is spiked, any small acoustic discomfort I experience with the Nordman 7 is not due to design flaws. Here are my initial thoughts on the rubber.