i run snows on my Acura but it spins the 245s on puddles. They hold better and I drive up mountains and stuff. i usually grab a set. Depends on the vehicle. I have skills but I like having the better tread. They say on car forumsthat winter tires are good for winter, summer tires for summer and all season for below average year round. Do what you can afford, and what your comfortable with. There is no correct answer. Shit last year I don't remember driving in snow but like twice.