Put on a set of P245/65x17 Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors. I also have a set on the wife's 4x4 Escape. Ran these through 15 inch snowfalls last winter on the Escape, and two 8 inch snowfalls this winter on my AWD Edge. No slip, just grip. Flat out the best snow tires I have ever had. Worth every dime paid for both sets. The tires have a very strong self-centering feel in the steering on both vehicles, and feel very heavy, but are not. Mileage has not suffered and road noise is minimal. I purchased a second set of wheels on ebay, and will put Firestone Destination LE's on in the spring, as I have on the Escape. Quality winter tires are one of the best investments you can make, considering the pitiful quality of the OEM's, spend the money.