I have Z-rated Pilot Sport A-S's on my '00 Saab 9-5. In snow they are "adequate". They are in NO way a subsbreastute for proper snow tires in real snow and ice. But they are far, far better than a "real" summer-only high performance tire in snow and ice - those are lethal. I would not choose them (they came with the car), and will not buy a new set when these wear out for two reasons:
1. They are STUPID expensive 2. They are really LOUD, and are getting worse as they get older.
For the price of them, you could buy a set of winter tires AND a set of summer tires from a less exhalted name. I only had to drive them in the last couple storms of last year. This year the Saab is getting a set of Hankook W404's, which I have on my BMW and like very much. Haven't decided what I want for new summer tires yet, might get a couple more seasons out of the Michelins.
I have had Blizzak's on a couple of different cars, they are not my favorite snow tire due to the short life inherent in their construction. But they are OK in the rain, IIRC.
Kevin Rhodes Westbrook, Maine '00 Saab 9-5 SE V6t Wagon
