Taka I've got to disagree with you here. I have found the NRWs in the 225/45-17 size to be a perfect compromise for snow/dry conditions. I run this size on my urS4 and my wife's A6 4.2. Sure, its not the best snow tire, especially in this size. But, it does a great job for a snow tire on dry pavement. Hap, not in Evergreen, Maguire