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It depends on what your ultimate goal is:
- get through deep snow and ice, regardless to get home or your ultimate destination
- okay snow and ice, but better on dry, cold roadways
Winter tires come in lots of flavors. The Nokian R3's are better at snow and ice. The Michelin PA5's probably on dry, cold roads. We're talking sometimes subtle differences, but real and measurable. The Nokian's have an aramid sidewall that may save you if you hit a hidden pothole, and have a warranty against that type of damage. I've had R3's now on two vehicles, and of all the winter tires I've had over the years, the R3's have had the least impact on mileage of any winter tire I've owned since the 1970's...the science on rolling resistance is getting lots better today. The only Pilot Alpins I've had were an older series...I'd hope the new ones are better.
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