I had my Blizzaks mounted on the stock rims about a month ago, shortly before the snowstorms hit.

Comparing them to the stockers, they are defintely softer yet grip quite well. Even on dry pavement, they grip better than the stock tires!!

On any type of snow, traction is superb and completely predictable. I can FORCE the tires to lose traction, but I know exactly when they'll break loose.

With icy conditions, stopping power is wonderful but taking off there was some slippage here and there.

I bought mine from Vance @ Tire Rack. After discovering that the *exact* stock replacement tires were sold out for the season, he recommended a different size- which he swore would fit . Of course, they did.

Blizzaks pwn teh snow!!