That probally makes 15 sets I've used on mine and family/friend's cars. This time was for my MiL's A6, to replace the same tire in a Plus-half size. They are like butter. Quiet and smooth right out-of-the-box. Pretty gummy and decent wear. I don't know how many miles her old set had, but they are shot, summer "smokers" now. Every single person I've installed thses tires for has wanted them again, inc MiL. She really needs a longer-wearing tire on her budget, but I had this new set sitting here that I bought for a car that I never put on the road. Anyway, snow traction is second or equal to Conti Extreme...for best a/s tire I've used. If you are considering these for a soft/quiet/good in snow+rain application...hit it.