Better traction and overall handling than Blizzak.

I've run Blizzaks on an older car, Hakka I's and GT Radial Champiro on my Integra, some Michelins on my BMW 328is (came with the car) and now Hakka II's on the same car. Hakkas are simply the best. The GT Radial product comes in at number 2.

The BMW is RWD and in the snow without a good snow tire it just gets too scary. Driving with the former Michelins was a nightmare. Nerve-racking to say the least. With the Hakkas I can do 80kph in conditions I wouldn't dare do 40 in before. Worth the money if you have to drive in snow. I don't think anyone makes a more reputable winter tire on the planet (with or without studs)

Bruno