> Snow handling is mostly based on good tires. Good tires on a Civic can
> out-perform bad tires on my awd CR-V. Real snow tires on all four is the
> way to go. Treat yourself. Start shopping for some rims to put them on.

I typically buy a new pair of tires every year for the front (and
rotate last years).
Though tires are rated 3-4 years at my mileage, the performance
improvement
is noticeable. Plus its an inexpensive why to purchase confidence.