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Driver skill aside, running summers in cold winter climates is a risky move. The issues lies in the emergency situation which you simply cannot avoid. I don't care how skilled you are...sh*t happens. Once I noticed slight instability in corners I ordered the snows. Over the time I expect to own the snows, they'll essentially pay for themselves by not running expensive summers 4 months out of the year. To me..that's worth the fluke snowfall/icing and fun factor of driving in it.
Needless to say, she's tucked away at home today. Took the wife's Jetta. It's a lease and the driver skill level down here is questionable...not worth it.
BTW...the 1 does FAR better than the Jetta. no comparison at all. The Jetta felt unstable and struggled to climb slight inclines. Last time I had the 1 in the snow, the wheel barely broke traction, it handled every obstacle and short stop better than my E46 330xi with all-seasons. Shows that great balance and handling goes a long way with the right rubber.
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