Driving on Snow

[Granite CB7]

the cheap ones last really long anyways since they're on snow. I've had my set for 4 years and they're still great...about 65% tread left. (last 2 winters i've been driving around 150-200km/day).
a michelin x-ice or bridgestone blizzak costs $150-200 per tire. They are designed for good tread life, therefore being made of a harder rubber. They are generally better on ice, but in snow the tread clogs.

Snow tires usually do not have treadwear ratings, but my Blizzak's are very soft, this is my 2nd and final winter w/ them. After approx. 10-15K the tread is getting fairly low, but that is completely expected. Sounds like yours are significantly harder, plus most of the winter you're driving on pavement after the snow's been cleared/in between storms. My Blizzak's came from TireRack for $58/each.

[loonysalmon]

I just got new shoes all around of Winterforce snow tires for my 93 EX stock wheels and let me tell you--they make all of the difference. I went from not being able to make it up my 35% gradient snow-covered hill to being able to tackle even the 40ish degree hills. When going downhill on huge hills (city), I normally like to toss my car into 2nd gear even though I have an automatic.

-Tom

[m0bman]

some snow tires should do the trick

[dano28]

Winter driving tip:

If you have one tire spinning and the other just sitting there, try this. Lightly apply your brakes.

Poor man's LSD.