If you want the best tires for not that much money: http://www.nokiantires.com/newsite/index.html

I've had these for one winter so far and we had that blizzard back in January. These tires are great PLUS I use them for daily driving and in the rain they rock too (plus they are quiet).

You can also add Eco-Studs which will get you through the worst storms. The tires are made in Scandanavia and tested on a track that is covered with everything from ice to snow.

I am planning on getting the newer Hakkapelitta 4s.