James, thank you for sharing your feedback on the Defender 2 tires. We’re glad to hear the tires are quiet, perform well in frozen snow, handle rain confidently and show good wear! We appreciate your note about performance in slushy conditions. This helps us continue improving our products. If you ever have questions or need support, feel free to give us a call at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).