For long-life, I would get Mich Energies. I would not upsize (I see you're in WI so you actually want a skinner tire for snow)

For snow traction, I would get Bridgestone Dueler Alenzas or Goodyear Tripletred

For bang for buck, I would get Bridgestone Dueler Alenzas or Yoko Geolandars

I just did the tire search for my mom (in MN)

GL