The noise is actually much less than that of the Nokian 4,5,7. after 80 kilometers per hour, there is a tiny rumbling. handling had an average score of 8 points across all circumstances, including snow, slush, slush, ice, rolling, and snowdrift. However, it does not meet all of the requirements for a winter tire. I have not encountered anything that compares to the quality of the studs and the fastening on them.