These were the best available winters on short notice at the time, but I'm glad I gave them a try. Manual FWD turbocharged.
Previously used LingLong GREEN-Max Winter HPs, Blizzak WS80, Hakka R3s in a similar (but wider) size in Ontario snows, but wanted tires more oriented to the wet west coast winters this time around.
No snow yet this season, but these tires are crazy good in the wet. Have hit multiple deep standing puddles mid-lane switch on the highway and the Toyos give me great confidence. Watching the rear footage of my dashcam on the highway is watching a torrent of water getting evacuated out back.
Overall, about 3-4 months in, these tires have been great for that west coast combination of cold dry days, and very cold wet/flooding days. Good road feedback, much quieter than my previous snow-oriented tires in the dry/wet, and comfortable despite the XL / stiffness rating.
Will update review if we get snow, and may also try dropping the pressure a bit for comfort/grip!