There have been so many posts on this topic as each winter comes. In MA what are your Expectations?
3", 5", more? Fresh snow ? Must get to work regardless every morning? Live in the snow belt? Dedicated snows!
Wait until the plow goes by, all seasons may get you by 90% of the time without too much effort.

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2005 X5 4.8IS
The Blue ones are always FASTER....

Current Garage:
2005 X5 4.8is
2002 M5 TiSilver
2003 525iT
1998 528i
Former Garage Stable Highlights
2004 325XiT Sport
1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green
1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green