I've run 2 years with Glacier Grips studded in a 205/50/17's now making the jump to 215/45/17 studded. Nothing beats a studded snow here in the Northeast.
It looks like I'm going to go with General Altimax Arctic's in a 205/55/16 size. I thought 205 might be too narrow for my wheels (7.5") but the tire shop says they should be ok.
Michelin Pilot Alpin on 16" standard steel rims. These tires take the s*** and abuse the torque-laden 3-Rex dishes out very well. Most snow tires will just be wiped off like dust on a chalkboard by the power and torque of the MS3.
