Thanks for all your help. One more question - if the performance tires handle poorly in snow, the same must be true for rain? Would I be better off with just putting on 16" wheels with the all season tires? My late husband did all the research and was knowledgeable with all this car stuff. I just want a fun car to drive without alot of hassle. I'm in MN now but trying to sell my home and move to AZ. Not sure I want to invest $$ for new wheels and snow tires for maybe one winter. Diane S