I just want to throw my experience out there. I have just moved to Wisconsin from Pittsburgh. The car did not go anywhere in Pittsburgh. I believe this is due to all the hills/mountains there. Wisconsin is so flat it is the only thing keeping me going.

Also, car was doing OK in snow till I got stuck in my driveway a few days ago. i have the conti all seasons, the only thing saving me up here is it is flat. I believe all these people saying the car goes in the snow have possibly different terrain. I'd like to hear how the snow tire options due in the hills. or how good they really are as I am considering this options but if it is only marginally better than the conti all seasons, i'll probably just hold or buy a beater.