I can't speak to how these winter tires perform on other vehicles, but they worked great on my Ford Focus 2. A minor annoyance, but the Ford's lackluster soundproofing around the wheels persists. No other rubber would work, however, because these spikes maintain traction on the ice. Perhaps this is the full snag, a thorn, and a double thorn at that. When driving on wet or slick roads, the vehicle responds more precisely to the steering wheel when equipped with these.