I just bought a set of winter Vredesteins in November and so far, I've been very, very pleased with their performance (coming from a history of Blizzaks, then more recently Michelin Alpins).
It sounds like your issues are mostly due to the tires. The stock tires aren't very good in the [snow and cold](https://www.tirerack.com/tires/continental-procontact-rx). I changed my tires to better all-weather tires (Vredestein Quatrac Pros) and saw great performance in snow for the last two winters in Chicago.
Also running Vredestein Quatrac Pro in a wet state that gets some snow too. Excellent all-rounder.
I am running Vredestein Quatrac Pro. Super comfy ride but still pretty sporty for a all-season tire. I would not hesitate to buy another set of Vredestein tires, all seasons or not!
Falken Azenis RT615K+. Especially at the stage 2+ level. They really do suffer on tread life though but performance wise they're great.
Replaced factory Continental tires with Vredestein Quatrac Pros, which are infinitely better.
Just went to falken wild peaks. Best tire ever
I’ve got the wildpeak trails on my ‘17 2.5 and love them.
had the same experience here. other than that, not an real all-season tire like advertised. pretty ishy in snow, actually, not good at all in snow. other than that, not bad. they have good wear characteristics too
The stock **Falken 225/45R19** on mine are the worst tires I've had on any of the cars! Two tires got bubbles, and the other two have cuts like I've never seen before!
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