In Indiana, with excessive trips to northern Michigan. I have been tossing the same idea Neander put forward. If the weather is rotten, who cares what the tires look like as long as they get you (and the rest of the car) there in one piece.

Actually, I am waiting for the frist snow to really decide. I keep missing it in Michigan (melts by time I get the chance to go up there). Forcasting Snow here Monday. Keeping my figures crossed. I have a very long private drive. So, if we get it I'll have plenty of room to see how well it really gribs (stay tuned).

In the end, it can't be worse than 'performance' tires on a Trans-Am living in Michigan (absolutely no handling what-so-ever in snow, rain, someone spits on the street, etc,.). With how well this handles in the rain and through standing water (still amazes me) I don't expect any problems. Just toss some weight in the hatch (I recommend trippled garbage-baged rock-salt or kitty litter, a 50lb bag should be more than enough) and it will probably be fine if you are careful.