I was looking for a set of tires for my Saturn VUE. I wanted an off-road capable tire but still had highway comfort. When I found these, I liked the look but was thinking they'd be loud because of the deep tread pattern, but they are quiet. They ride smoothly and I really couldn't be happier with them. I am excited to see how they perform in snow. But so far they have been played with in the mud, tall grass and pavement. I've put a little over 1000 miles on them and they don't show any signs of wear, so I expect them to last quite a while.