"Now that Winnipeg's winters are turning wimpy..."
Don't tell that to Winnipeggers who experienced their coldest winter in 64 winters last year. Anyway, great review incorporating anecdotal thoughts from the author. Obviously, a thorough, more scientific review may also be helpful at some point. The technology and the aggressiveness of these tires appeals to me. Bottom line, however, remains cost (not in terms of buying snowtires or not, but in terms of comparison). Incidentally, the Manitoba Public Insurance Winter Tires Program is well thought out and potentially helpful to drivers who may otherwise leave themselves, and others, vulnerable on winter roads by not having the appropriate tires for the conditions.