This will be my first winter in the Benz (sold my snow car) ..and first rear wheel drive car without limited slip rear I have had since 1979...
It snows in Virginia
Wow.
Go to Tirerack.com, find your size and read reviews. The Blizzaks can be a little spongy but are great for the snow and ice. If you drive highway speeds on dry roads much of the time you probably want a sport winter tire - better control, less noise, less wear on dry roads. You can pick up a lot from the reviews on Tirerack.
Good luck