They are noisy but once warmed up they grip and stop in any conditions.
I did read that the new Bridgestone tyres are better. However, the competition has also moved on.
I didn't have to read this forum to realise that my Bridgestone tyres were noisy, firm riding and poor gripping. Tyres provide grip for acceleration, braking and cornering. I just found too much tyre spin, traction control when braking and under steer. Especially if it was cold and wet. I got used to it, but changing the tyres considerably improved the feel of the car for me. So I have already factored in changing the tyres. I'm not going to slide around in my new GTI the way I did for 1 1/2 years in the GTD - until I changed the tyres!