Another summer season is coming to an end and I will HAVE to either get a set of winter tires or all-season tires.

Has anyone tired the Conti ExtremeContact on their CSVT? If so, how are they compared to the OEM KDWs...riding wise, snow traction wise, dry traction wise and WOT, bat-out-of-hell, right turns at 50mph wise???? If not, anyone knows of anyone else that have actually tired it? What did they say about them?

The reviews on tirerack raves about them. I'm living in the NE area and snow traction is a must. However, I don't want to give up on my summer days fun. On top of all this, I have to consider the price. These tires are selling for $86 a pop on tirerack.com for 225/50-16!! I understand there are compromises for selecting tires but how does this tire stack up for year-round versatility?

Furthermore, just to confirm, 225/50-16s will NOT have any tire rubs on our OEM E1 rims correct? As this tire doesn't come in 215/50-16s.

Thanks all in advance.