snow tires for '00 S4

[DaveSenu@aol.com]

Hello fellow q listers,

I am looking for input on snow tires for audi's. I have a '00 s4 on order 
that I hope to receive the end of November. I am planning on putting the 
Hakkapelitta 1 or Q's on the car on standard 16 inch 5 spoke audi wheels.  

Anyone out there have any experience with these tires? The Hakk 1's in the 
205/55 16 come in a T speed rating (max mph 118) and the Q's (which are a 
newer design, are they better?) I assume come in a Q speed rating (max mph 
100) any experience with road noise with either of these? what about dry 
pavement handling?  I assume these tires are much better then the blizzaks, 
Michelin Alpins or anything else.

Hopefully somebody in the snowbelt usa, Scandanavia, Europe or Canada has 
some experience they can share with me.

Thanks for your help.

Dave Senum
Forest Lake MN 
USA