Tires MICHELIN or Vredestein

The 18s have Michelin X-Ice Snow tires on them. So far so good.

I have Vredestein wintrac pros on my P3. They are a good winter tire, albeit a bit loud.

Sounds like you need better snow tires. Or you need to learn to drive in the snow. I did just fine in Houghton with an NA Miata on Michelin X-Ices, and in a low slung FWD Volvo C30 on Vredestein Wintrac Pros.

Michelin cross climate 2. Just buy it. Your done. Best all around tire you can get.

CrossClimate2 is the golden standard of all-weather tires. You can't go wrong with this (other than the price).

Crossclimate 2 tires are still the best performing all weather/all season tires in the snow. I advised my dad to buy a pair and he is extremely happy with that decision. He is driving a 2017 mazda 3.

We put all-weather Vredestein tires on my wife’s car, and she was pleased with how they handled last winter.

In my experience, good tires like Michelin retain their good qualities at the end of their life better. They stay quiet and don't lose traction until the very end.

went with stock michilin michelin primacy using the warranty (had to change out at 26k miles m3 LR AWD, warranty 45k)

Michelin is trash. Last tires rated 90000 miles last only 32000 on my car. NEVER EVER more Michelin.

I switched to Continental. Much better, quieter and long lasting.