eleven24
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My opinion, for what it's worth.
1. If you're doing seasonal swaps, I'd get some actual winter tires. Look for something with the Three-Mountain Peak Snowflake symbol
2. I would look for something in the 18" or 19" wheel family, with narrower and non-staggered set up. Tires will last longer, have more traction, and ride will be noticeably better. 21" summer tires to 21" AS tires won't yield much improvement in ride quality. Plus you can actually rotate your tires for even wear. Also tires are significantly cheaper as an 18" or 19", with much wider selection
3. It's easier to get second set of (18" or 19") wheels to permanently mount your winter tires to. Seasonal swaps will be much quicker and easier, can even DIY
I remember DIY swapping out my summer wheels for the winter ones on my 2001 BMW E46 3 series. What a PITA that was. Not nearly as bad as attempting to use the spare tire as a means to DIY rotate my own tires. Jack up front driver, take off wheel put on spare. Jack up rear passenger, take off wheel, put on tire from front driver... etc.
It was also a time in my life when I didn't have the responsibility of kids, so I had time to DIY.