I've been using the same set
I've been using the same set of General Altimax Arctic mounted on aluminum rims since 2011. My wife was driving a lot of miles in bad weather so I spent about a grand on a set I can easily swap out every year without costly mounting and balancing every time. Had the correct size been available I could have spent $200 less by going with steel wheels and 16 inch rims. I had to go to 17 inches that meant higher tire cost and fancy rims as steel didn't come in the 17 inch size.
The tires worked wonders in all conditions. I think they outperformed the all season tires when it was really cold on dry pavement by staying flexible.