I've used Blizzaks. Those things were like having suction cups on the road. I never lost traction once compared to all teh others sliding and skidding all over.

Pretty expensive though but good.

1994 White Mazda B3000 4x4, 5 speed, lifted, Jet chip, UDP, K&N. 1995 Pumice Metallic Contour LX, 2.5l V6, 5 speed.