The KDWs IMHO suck in the winter. I don't think we are going to be as lucky with winter this year as the last couple we have had. Even with the mild winters we have had lately, the KDWs had me doing 360s on the way to get my snow tires put on. If this winter is anything like the last couple, you might be able to make it with the KDWs. I used MZ01s last year - great snow tire (for a while) they are no good on dry roads. I think I might go with the Pilot Alpins or the new Blizzacks this year as they seem to be better on dry roads and OK in the snow.