Thanks to all who offered advice on snow tires. Since neither the Vredestein
"Snowtracs" nor the Vredestein "Icetracs" were available here in MA, I today
purchased four Hakka "C2's," @ $99 installed, plus $14.95 for studs all
around. They *look* great, with square shoulders and aggressive tread
pattern. I'll let you know how they do when we I drive up the long frozen
hill to my sister's house in Francestown, NH December 31.

Woody