Yeah as long as the noise isnt overwhelming like a droning exhaust, its fine with me :) i run the KU36, noise is not to back in the sportivo, pretty grippy tire on the track but it needs to be warmed up. as for street driving and mountain runs are fun with the right camber and toe setting. Over all i like the Ku36 over the re001 but with wet rd who ever said they are good i totally disagree with this. I use to run Potenza RE050 and they were alot better in the wet.. i guarantee you that..100% but KU36 are bang for buck !! i got 215/45/17