Alright... I'll add to this:
Goodyear RS-A - Came with the Vibe, and the OP's review is bang on
Firestone Winterforce, fully studded 205-55-16
Tire Wear: 3 winters, about 35000kms. Started throwing studs this spring. 5/32 left. They will be replaced before winter.
Dry Grip: 6/10 Ok but not spectacular
Wet Grip: 4/10 An easily controlled 4 wheel drift when you push too hard on wet pavement.
Snow Grip: 10/10 Hands down, no compromise!!! Youtube search - "Winter Freeway Driving"
Ice Grip: 8/10 w/ Studs.
Road Noise: 2/10 They're loud!
Rolling Resistance: 3/10 Very open tire and very heavy too.
Price: 8/10 One of the cheaper tires on the market.
Hankook Ventus V4 205-50-17
Tire Wear: 6/10 My first set lasted about 50000kms. I'm not nice to them...
Dry Grip: 10/10 for my car. Push them as I do, they don't let go!
Wet Grip: 10/10 when new. They don't hydroplane even in standing water! 8/10 at the wearbars!
Snow Grip: 4/10 Believe it or not light snow isn't too bad and you can get around if you're careful.
Ice Grip: 0/10... ever tried running on a frozen lake while wearing bowling shoes? Yeah......
Road Noise: 8/10 Tires are quiet... for a poorly insulated car...
Rolling Resistance: 8/10 They're pretty good!
Price: 10/10 for the first set... 7/10 for the second set as I didn't get a good a deal as the first go-round.
