Interesting.

About 40,000 miles ago Tire Rack dumped their inventory of 265/35/19 Bridgestone LM-25 V rated "winter" tires for $100 each. Most thought I wouldn't get 10,000 miles running them year round....well at the 40,000 mile mark I'm starting to consider putting on the spare set I bought at that price. At one time these were $400 each. I've driven through 8 inches of fresh snow with them......with the right tire you can get through just about anything in this car! They are only V rated........but then I rarely go over 150 mph. First set still has 3 to 4 32nds left & they still have SIPES showing.