It's getting to be that time of year again and new car means new snow tires. We live in the Green Mountains of Vermont and will be taking the kids up to ski at least once a week. (For school. Seriously.)

Anyone have thoughts on Bridgestone Blizzaks versus Nokian Norseman/Hakkapeliitta?

My local tire guy carries both. We've been perfectly happy with Blizzaks in the past and I wonder what the Nokians offer that might be worth the significant extra cost. The car is a 2000 BMW 540i wagon.

Thanks