This is the second set of Nitto snow tires I've purchased for my 2004 325 BMW. The first set lasted 8 winters with an average of about 3500 miles driven per season (around 27,000 miles in total). They provide a smooth confident ride, are quiet, and really grip in snowy or slushy conditions (Buffalo, NY region). You feel good control on both wet and dry roads. I've been able to carve through 1 & 1/2 feet of snow in my drive to get to the garage without difficulty (AWD) when Mother Nature made deliveries in my absence. These help you maintain confidence when conditions deteriorate without warning. I was all set to purchase Bilzzak's until I discovered Nitro's were available. Stayed with tried and true! If these are a fit for your vehicle, you can rest assured they'll champion any winter road condition short of an outright travel ban! I'm a spirited driver, but I do heed the advisories. A fabulous tire for the price. SimpleTire made the whole purchase process easy with direct delivery to the installer and pre-payment for their service. All I needed to do was show up for my appointment. I'd definitely go this route again.