Initial Review, 42,000 Miles on Tires
February 20, 2011

I drive my truck hard and I corner aggressively. These tires have never let me down. I tow a 24ft. trailer with no problems swaying and no mushy feeling. I'm not sure why others say they are soft feeling, I run 35psi in all four with no heat build up and no mushy feel. Cornering is firm and traction is excellent. I have recommended these to several friends and they all liked them. I plan to get a set for my son's winter hoop. 1996 GMC jimmy this fall when the tires he has wear out. They do produce a low speed vibration from the tread pattern ( not bad but just there) but you are driving a TRUCK! if you want a Cadillac feel then buy a CAR! once you get above 35mph they are smooth running. After about 25000 miles they do become louder, again you are in a truck.I figure these tires will be worn out by next fall Approx. 50,000 plus miles,(2winters, and two full summers) And I will by them again!

Initial Review, 40,000 Miles on Tires
February 27, 2010

Sans studs, I used these as my winter tires driving in the mountains of Colorado and the upper peninsula of Michigan, two very snowy places withe four plus months of true winter. Tire wear was exceptionally good, with probably 10K left when I replaced them. Snow and ice traction is very predictable. While a 2wd van is not known for snow driving ability, the vehicle never became stuck with these, driving through all types of winter conditions. I replaced them with Blizzaks W965s which do not seem to perform as well on snow and ice, never mind the Bridgestone's less stable dry road manners. Compared to the stock all seasons, the BFGs were just as smooth, if not smoother. Road noise was never an issue, despite their aggressive tread. In summary, if I were to purchase tires again I would get the Commercial Tractions leaving them on all year, since warm weather does not adversely impact their tread life like it does other winter tires.