seriously considering a set of Hakka R2s for the money pit, but I'm still thinking about buying a truck. if I do, the STI will be summer-only.
I currently have Continental Contiwinters for the STI and, for lack of a better expression, they suck balls.
lateral grip in snow/slush is terrible, considerably worse than the Goodyear Assurance all-seasons I have on my beater. with any amount of fresh snow or slush on the ground, taking corners at more than a crawl is just asking to slide into a curb.
parking outside overnight is enough to create flatspots...even though the tires are nitrogen filled, and at recommended pressure.
not all is negative, however: road noise is tolerable.
for winter tires, I rate them a D-.