I have the sp5000's... I love them. No road noise; great traction in the twisties, and rain (not both at the same time though ) I cant say much about wear, though they seem to be ever so slightly below average (and I am not hard on them at all).
"My family hauler can kick your family hauler's @SS!" ~~~~1999 Contour SE Sport~~~~ -KKM True Rev -Custom cat back Flowmaster exhaust -All Cat's fixed. -SHO Shop Off-Road Y-pipe -Many other Mod's done...
) I cant say much about wear, though they seem to be ever so slightly below average (and I am not hard on them at all).