Ive been driving my VX in the snow here in Utah for the last three winters and I tell you the stock tires are total crap. When I took my bridgestones off there were at least 2 patches in each tire and in the snow they were useless. I then switched to some Big O dual groove A/T's. They were a little better in the snow but not much. I'm now running on SnowTrakkers which are almost awesome.... almost. Now as for the snow I drive in, those last three winters I ran a ski shop in Park City (Deer Valley, Mid-Mountain). My commute was about 45 mins. in the snow, and the last part was climbing an average of 8-10" usually powder. My only gripe with the VX is that is does spontaneously lose traction at times. I have just randomly slid off the side of the road before...it happens. I think the VX would benefit from the ability to lock the diff. into a constant 50% power split front and rear. I think a solution to this problem has been found, im planning to do a little testing this weekend and will post more info with some results.