Folks, I live in Newfoundland Canada so there probably aren't too many of you who see snow like we do up here ......I have a 2000 4X4 3.3L auto and I have never been worried about driving in snow, either here or in Nova Scotia. The stock tires are fine as long as you aren't trying to climb a mountain of unplowed snow or ice. :p For everyday driving on roads that are snow covered I find the X great, especially in 4 HI. An upgrade to a better, more aggressive treaded tire is a must though if you plan on doing anyting off of the everyday roads up here in the snow and ice! .