a week ago i couldn't get my car out of the driveway due to the snow. Now i am flying by people on the freeway in sleet and snow. I never thought a snow tire would make this much of a difference. Last year i lived in Texas and didn't need to worry about it, the year before i drove my car in a ditch with the stock good years(minor damage). and this year i decided to go with 245-50-16 blizzaks all the way around on some cheap black 16 inch rims. if anyone is considering Blizzaks or snow tires at all, spend the money and get these, they are unbelievable! they are usually about 180 or so a tire, i got them for 140 a piece from a local shop where my buddy works, worth every penny!