I've had the Blizzaks on a couple cars (including my SVT) , and I can say they are GREAT snow tires . They're a little "squishy" on dry pavement (between snows) , but it's a fair trade-off for the snow traction . The set I have on my Jetta (I have 2 Jettas , BTW) are nearly worn out , but worked great last year .

I tried out the Dunlop Graspics on the wife's Jetta last season , and I think they worked really well . Maybe not quite as well as the Blizzaks , but still FAR & above better than an all-season tire . Plus , they're cheaper than the Blizzaks , which helps the wallet .

A friend of mine uses Michelin Arctic Alpins on his SE-R Spec-V and says that they're "the bomb" , but I don't have any personal experience with 'em .

All of these (and all similar tires) must be run on ALL 4 WHEELS , just so it's brought up .

~~~~~~~ Phil Black & Tan 2000 SVT Contour #2137 of 2150 35,000 miles & counting !