For those who are driving in inclement conditions regularly, you may wish to consider the Bridgestone 960's. I have had them for about 2 months, and they have been spectacular in snow, sleet, temps around freezing and the monsoon we are experiencing today. Just came back from flooded streets and the traction is simply amazing. There are only a few of us who have put these all-season ultra performance tires on S2000's. These are well worth the investment not to mention the long rated wear (40000 miles)..

 

How is the ride?

I am looking for something that offers a good compromise between varied weather performance that also may soften the ride a bit.

 

I had the 960's on my 350z and I agree good tires. Now I have the Yokohama's Advan S4's on the s2k. They preform just as well.

I would say the Z did a little better in the ice/snow I had to drive in probably because of the weight.

I think next winter I'm going to try winter tires and see how much of a difference that makes.