Bridgestone Blizzak

These tires are expensive as snow tires go. They provide excellent snow and ice traction, but can wear very quickly if driven aggressively. One SHOtimes member described the traction as "driving on Velcro". Reported tread life varies from 7k miles to over 20k miles. 

Dunlop SP Winter

Installed using 1991 Volvo 740 15" steel rims. One reader reports using Ford 15" rims (says they clear the brake hardware OK and brake cooling seems no worse than if the 16" factory rims are installed) on his 95 SHO auto.  Other SHOtimers have reported problems with 15" rims.

Goodyear M+S

We've had our set for 4 winters now, and they definitely make a big improvement over GT+4's, our only comparison point on the SHO. 

Nokia Hakkapolitta

I have not used them on a SHO, but I have used them on a Taurus. These are simply the best snow tires in the world. They are available in a 65 series and give impressive dry grip and unbelieveable snow grip. The tire of choice on SCCA Pro Rally winter events. I have used them for four seasons in Downeast Maine and have never been stuck. (Although two of those seasons were in a 323 GTX AWD turbo that doesn't get stuck). Stud them if you need to ice race your SHO :) 

Pirelli P210

Riken Studded Snows

Carl Stern says: 

The studded snows in the 225/50 size have some interesting characteristics. Of course they are rough and noisy. They also don't look as good on the car, IMHO, they almost have a low rider look to them, and the car is about 1/2 inch lower becuse of it. They do have very nice crisp response though being a 50 series. The car changes direction RIGHT NOW when you turn the wheel. I'm thinking that a 50 series is what this car really needs to make it handle better. It makes the whole feel of the car better, without going to a stiffer suspension.