Gee...little work for me summing up then
Jeff is right. The RSi's replaced the Q's last year. I know that Lou ran Q's on his SVT for the longest time and loved them.
For us in Southern Ontario, we really only have to choose between the RSI's and WR's. If you get a lot more snow and ice, go with the RSi's (R-speed rated though). If you have mainly slush and wet roads, go with the WR's (these are H-rated). I had the WR's last me for 90,000 km. The reason why I jumped to the RSi's is because I've noticed how much icier it's gotten on the highways now - probably because the plowing budgets aren't as cushy now.
I'm not sure what size Jeff ultimately got. Mine were 15-inch (195/60R15), based on -1 sizing standards for the Focus.
Nokians have really improved over the years. If anything, their winter tires are really meant for winter. So, any sidewall flex and gushy handling in the dry is made up by great traction in the snow and ice. I've also heard their summer tires are also awesome. It's just their summer tire pricing is a bit too steep for my budget.
