Hi all, just a recommendation really. This is my first winter with my IS220D and I was concerned about how poorly the car would perform in the snow and ice, as it's rear wheel drive (plus my boss has the same car and his was terrible last year). I fitted a set of Continental WinterContact about 2 weeks ago (Kwik Fit, believe it or not, £410 fitted when bought online). I've been having great fun up in the North of Scotland this week overtaking 4x4s on the back roads, what a difference (compared with my previous cars fitted with standard tyres). Loads of traction and the back end only steps out when you do it on purpose, no need to switch the TC off when pulling away up icy hills etc. Thumbs up from me !