I've had them on my Civic for about 18 months. They are quiet and are wearing well at about 1.5mm wear every 10k miles on the fronts, less on rears.
However I didnt move the car during this winter's snow. I fitted them as a precaution as we visit Scotland every December and have hit snow in the past. Of course this year we had a clear run!
I am not sure I would fit them again as I dont really need the snow grip and the price premium over standard Michelin's was small when I bought them but now is wider, especially on the + variant. I assume the + will be the only type available in future. Also I've realised that although it suited me to change all 4 last time as all were worn, I am now committed to replacing like for like and can't for example change worn fronts to "summer" tyres. Michelin have pretty much got me.
Finally its hardly ever mentioned but CCs are XL rated so need additional pressure even if you are only taking a standard load. Running at standard pressures means they are under-inflated. So some of the alleged comfort benefits may well be due to under-inflation. As neither Honda nor Michelin will specify actual pressures I run mine at an additional 10%. I might up this a bit as the wear suggests they may still be a bit under.
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