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OK - reporting time, and here's the rest of the story:
I just drove home from work through about 2" of wet, slushy snow with more falling. Many of the roads and streets I take have significant slopes, and the greater Philadelphia area is littered with weather-related accidents right now (even though it's really not that bad out).
The General Altimaxs are excellent. I didn't use the "snow" setting, and I never saw a traction control or antilock light. I had absolutely no trouble even when those around me were fishtailing and spinning their wheels. When we go out for dinner, there should be another 2" or so and I'll have a chance to see how that affects things. But for the moment, I can report that an FR-S on 16" unstudded General Altimax Arctics is safe and secure in 2" of slippery slush without sandbags in the trunk, snow mode, or any other jury-rigged enhancement.
Yes, the sidewalls are softer and more flexible - these are 16" snow tires. Yes, that affects dry road handling, and I suppose my lap times would be much greater than with better shoes on the car. Oh well - it gives me something to look forward to in spring.
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