Tire Review Question - Pirelli PZero Nero M&S

[AJ]

Pirelli PZero Nero M&S $125ea

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires...o_ms_ci2_l.jpg

Has anyone used these before? They are listed as "Ultra High Performance All-Season"


"The P Zero Nero (ne' ro - Italian for black) M+S Ultra High Performance All-Season tire was designed specifically for the North American market to provide cars with a sporty disposition, year-round traction and handling. The P Zero Nero M+S is Pirelli's choice for drivers who want to drive their car through America's various weather conditions, including occasional light snow.

On the outside, the P Zero Nero M+S radial's silica-enhanced tread compound is blended to provide adhesive characteristics during high temperatures in the dry and low temperatures in the wet or snow. This compound is molded into an asymmetric tread design that features stable outside shoulder blocks combined with notched, continuous center ribs that increase footprint rigidity to enhance grip during acceleration and braking. Shoulder grooves and circumferential channels allow water to flow through the tread design to resist hydroplaning and enhance wet traction. On the inside, the P Zero Nero M+S features twin steel belts to provide strength and durability on top of a polyester cord body."


For my car (the Speed6) I only have two other listed choices for 18s:

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22 $195ea
http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires..._bliz_lm22.jpg

Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero $149ea
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These two are listed as "Performance Winter".

I Just don't know which would be better for winter driving on a daily basis if we get to the point where we need to drive both cars. And right now it looks like I will have a need to be driving both cars due to a PT afternoon gig a few days a week and saturdays as needed.

So what would people suggest? Another $25 for the winter performance tire or go with the All Seasons even though they are listed as "ultra high performance".

Getting a complete set of 17s just isn't in the budget right now for us.