I am in the market for winter tires for my 03 530i sport. Does anyone have any recommendations? I live in Baltimore, MD where snow is not as bad as icy conditions. When it does snow, it is not unusually to get 2-5 inches.

My primary concerns are tread life and traction. I have heard that snow tires wear fairly fast. This is made worst by the fact that I drive to Washington, DC daily. I intend to use the winter tires from late November to earlier March.

Thanks.