I want good handling and good compromise in snow too.... Deciding on Yoko's or Perelli's.....

 

both very good tires..

i prefer the yokohoma AVS series

 

Look on http://www.tirerack.com site. They compare tires for you and can tell you which handle snow and have decent performance.

Unfortunately most all-seasons don't have great traction.

 

Why compromise. I bought a second set of alloy rims/tires, but for far less you could get a set of steel wheels with snows and a decent wheel cover (or all-seasons), then get some good rubber (read my sig) for summer months. That is what I do.

 

I'm still thinking about it, I don't have worry too much until Oct. I just don't want to do what my wife does with the X5 and the sport tires. Having to switch and all.

 

Both are good tires, but IMO...
Toyo Proxys are the BEST.
Great performance, and a little less expensive than Pirellis and Yokos. Plus they last a little longer than the Pirellis, not sure about how they compare to Yokos in terms of tread life.
All in all I think toyos are the best.