Now, I realise that these are summer tyres but In our recent icy road conditions with the tyres skidding on the surface and with no grip, the smell of burning tyre rubber was overwhelming leading me to believe that the rubber compound on these particular tyres are pretty soft.
I have never had this happen with any other tyres, ever, in all my driving years. I really don't hold out getting any superior mileage from these "premium" rated tyres, maybe okay on the rears but would not purchase for front replacement again.

