I saw the Michellin X-Ice at Costco for about $110/each, wouldn't these be sufficient?
And I'm still kind of confused about the steel rims, what is the purpose of them? I'm guessing they add stability to the winter tires? When I switch back in the spring, I'm guessing the steel rims come off too?
I'm starting to look around a bit, but as one poster advised, I will probably wait a couple of more weeks until we get into sub-zero temperatures. I think our first snow fall of last winter was in January, but I think getting them early in November would be the safest solution.
Once again thanks for everyone's help and patience(I swear I'm knowledgeable in other topics not related to cars

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