I've had the WR and WRG2 on a Tribeca and WRG2 on OBs. Have previously used Blizzaks and have X ices on a sienna and Winter contacts on a WRX.
The WRs are no Blizzak on ice but then neither are the X ice or winter contacts. The WRS are as good as the others on snow and better than any factory all season in summer. Live in Chicago burbs. Mostly state routes and local roads for commute but I do need to get to work before the plows are out.