Boy, after reading all of this stuff, it makes me glad I live in an area that doesn't get snow. The last time they "thought" it was gonna snow, the governor shut down the state, and then it was 70 degrees outside, lol.

 

snow tires is a 50% factor of being stable on the road in the snow, the other 50% is you, the driver guided by your experiences.

Don't raise the rpms, go well below the speed limit, don't panic, steer towards the sliding vector, and if you really having difficulty braking, e-brake the car very slowly to stop fishtailing. But of course, each car is different, learn how you car behaves on an empty parking lot (weight distribution)

And in regards to saying that a TL is crap in snow, drive a RWD, you'll change your mind really fast. I was terrified in my bmw in the snow, lol.

 

You must be down on the coast of CT because those Potenzas are right scary even in just the wet. I agree CT's not been too bad of late but I wouldn't give up my Blizzacks for nothing in the winter.

And for the OP three words "Snow Friggin Tires !!!" The only "problem" the TL has in the snow is low ground clearance. I've driven better in the snow ('79 Saab 900T w/ snows) but the TL is just fine.

 

Don't 'ya find though, as you get older, you don't WANT to live there anymore?
To heck with the tires, I just wanna get warm
Or should that be

 

my Pirelli PZero Nero M&S work great here in Michigan. and thats with about 25k miles on them. they are not as good as snow tires, but they have been the best all seasons i have ever driven in both the summer and winter. they came stock with my aspec package.

 

I would say 70% tires, 20% common sense, 10% skill.

With good snow tires, most people can drive within the legal/normal boundaries. Common sense to slow it down a bit and all the usual sensible things to do in the winter plays a part. True skill probably comes in mostly in extreme circumstances (skidding on ice) or evasive manuevers against others on the road who are out of control...

 

I'm with Leedogg.

If the equipment is suited for the conditions and the person uses his/her brain, it's all good.