My buddy has CC2's on his Sienna and they're going way past their wear out warranty. They're loud(er) but that's not what he notices nor cares about. What he notices is that he doesn't have to change out summer/all season tire to winter tires every season and feels like he's getting his monies worth. And he like the way the Mini-Van feels with the CC2's.
Me on the other hand, I want smooth & quiet with my tires. I can't stand tire roar and impact crashing over bumps. I want decent bump absorption. And even though the Pirelli tires that I've owned(many P4 & P7) don't show the best wet weather handling in a controlled environment/tire test with other tires in its segment, they don't suck IMO. I've never had an issue with them in any weather including snow or in an emergency situation. They always went about their business like a champ.
