I've always used dedicated summer & winter tires.
Whatever floats your boat but where I live, often the streets don't get plowed until 36 hours after a big snow dump. I don't care how great you think your all-season tires are with a snowflake and how well they perform, you're not likely going to have much fun here. Definitely, not even close to a fraction of the fun factor I get almost every winter day.
In fact, I'm headed out for supplies soon and we've had a fresh snow dump.
I just chuckle at some of my nearby neighbors, fighting to get out of the area with their SUV wannabes and crappy tires.
It's all about fun and safety and FUN.
I bought 17" OEM steel, brand new at the Ram dealer where I bought my truck. At $60 CDN each, I didn't require to look anywhere else. The OEM steel winter rims I had for my Tundra lasted about 11 years with zero maintenance effort. If you're so motivated, a bit of effort should make them last much longer.
Plus, if you mind your tire pressures and rotate regularly, tires could last for many years when you have 2 sets. If you're happy with the odd white-knuckle drive, best of luck to you. Living in a big city would likely change my choice of tires but I would still have summer & winter wheels for anywhere around this part of the world.
Wait, it didn't. I used the same tires on my Tundra since 2008. My first proper winter drive in the Tundra was in February 2008. About 21 hours to drive to North Florida and the first 4-6 hours of travel were in 4WD looking at cars, trucks, and transports in the ditch everywhere.
I was very happy with my new truck and quite satisfied to have invested in dedicated winter tires.
I've swapped out my summer/winter wheels for years and now getting a bit lazy as I age.
Last October, I used a special at the local Dodge dealer that included my maintenance inspection, synthetic oil change and swap to the winter wheels.
A seasonal wheel change around here is about $45 CDN, IIRC. If I'm feeling lazy, I might pay for the service when in for an oil change.
I use BFG All-terrain KO2s and not big fat tires but that's for another thread
, 245/75R17.
If you're comfy driving in your area with all-season tires, have fun with that. And think of me who gets all excited about the idea of driving up the road every time it snows.
YMMV
.