From what it shows its excellent almost all around and the good thing is its pretty good in snow too. My friend said they would be horrible for hooking because the rubber material used to make them are hard. Here is a link on them.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ero+Nero+M%26S

Im also going with 245/45/17's

 

I have these tires in the front, they're excellent. No problem hooking, even in 30 degree weather like it's been lately. Great traction all around, and they're good in snow too. very impressed witht hese tires.