For winter use, the noise doesn't matter. When I buy tires, they will be specific sets for winter and summer use, with studded tires for the Winter set.


With the sets already mounted on separate rims, it takes me maybe an 40 minutes to change them all, including the time to fetch/put them in the storage. I usually do my own car as well as my girlfriends in an hour if she helps out with the carrying (I have asthma, so I need to pace myself a bit), with time to spare for inspecting the brakes. A good garage jack and electric screw tightener (I have no idea what the English Word is) and it's quick work. Not quite Formula 1 speeds, but still quick.


It would never occur to me to not have two complete sets.

 

We're looking forward to you getting back and telling/showing which Tires you select.

 

Will do, but it'll take a while, as I won't need them until winter.