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I ran Wintrac Pros last winter at stock size on OEM rims (summers went on RPF1s). They have good dry and wet traction down to cold temps. There wasn't too much snow and no ice last winter, so not a lot of actual snow experience, but I wasn't too impressed with them. About on par with decent all seasons, I would say.
They are pretty squashy, though (not sure if that's due to sidewall or tread blocks). Going from the summers to these felt like driving on a playground rubber mat. Going back to the summers was a revelations in steering feel.
Still, for the few days of snow we had here it was fun sliding around at low speeds. Very controllable.
My area of Ohio doesn't get a lot of snow and it is plowed and salted well, so I'm perfectly happy with them. If I was in an area with more frequent snow that stayed on the roads for long stretches I would definitely opt for more aggressive snow/ice tires.
Once these wear out I'd probably have a go at the Sottozero 3s, for variety's sake. The UK tyrereviews.com tested both (and other winter tires) and they are pretty comparable. It's annoying that Michelin Pilot Alpin's don't come in 17" sizes - these are supposed to be better in all categories (dry, wet and snow).
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