Yeah... if Tire Rack's prices are any indication of relative pricing north of the border, then I can understand why you're not looking at 215/55R16.
I had the Xi3 on my 3 last winter, and I can say that they're definitely adequate in deep snow conditions, but a friend who had Blizzak WS-70s on his Jetta for the last few years seems to have better traction in deeper snow.
I had the Xi3 on my 3 last winter, and I can say that they're definitely adequate in deep snow conditions, but a friend who had Blizzak WS-70s on his Jetta for the last few years seems to have better traction in deeper snow.