These tires were used in place of tires manufactured by one of Finland's companies. The silence that surrounded me in the cabin was the very first thing that struck me as I stepped foot on either the old asphalt or the "freshly laid" asphalt. In terms of their grip characteristics, the tires have shown their worth both on dry and wet roads (I got caught in a downpour on the highway several times, and handling was never an issue). The wear resistance of these tires is beyond my ability to evaluate at this time because I have only used them for roughly 4,000 kilometers over the course of two months. I particularly like that there is a free supplementary warranty for one year in case there is any damage to the tires, although I really hope that I won't have to use it. In terms of cost, tires are not inexpensive, but I believe that the numerous benefits offered by these tires totally justify the amount that they cost.