I've had those tires on a '98 OBW here in Michigan for about 3,000 miles now and have never had traction like this in any vehicle I have ever owned. We have only had a couple of good snows so far this year, but the car was amazingly stable. One night we got between 4-6" of slushy, wet snow, and the x-way entrance ramps were icey. I could not get the car to fishtail or break loose at all.
I'm sure you'll be pleased with them in the snow/ice as well.
Reinhard
'98 OBW
Michigan