Tiny story for you. When my wife and I were dating we booked a weekend trip to Stowe and Burlington. On the way up a good size snow started to fall. A few inches/can’t remember the total amount. There were cars all over the side of the road, some pretty bad looking accidents. We were in my POS FWD Toyota Yaris (loved the car personally). I run snow tires in the winter and swap them on & off the rims each year. Swapping the tires on and off yes does cost a little, and buying a second set of tires does set you back a little- I’m not chastising you here but the fact that you’re asking the question means it’s on your mind. We were glad we had them as we took it slow & steady. Got everywhere we wanted to go w no problems. If nothing else- snow tires aren’t a one & done purchase. They’ll last you years. I’d say get them.