You'll love the tires. I had the first generation "R" for 5 winters and it had phenomenal grip in the dry snow (packed and loose). It may perform different in the wet snow or whatever type of snow you get in MA.
Going to put them on the stock wheels. I have a mechanic friend who will do the rubber swap for cheap. 4 New 195/65-15 Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 Winter Tires 1956515 | eBay Here's the link. It's on ebay so no tax, at least there wasn't for me Quick shipping too, should be here Wednesday.
