Grooving MUD Tires For SNOW

My Cooper ST Maxx POR 35's mud tires are about four years old. Its time to groove them, make them air down better and hold more snow. I bought them originally for winter, based on price, but Its not a great choice as a winter tire for on road use, obviously. My main interest on tires, for me personally, is how they perform on the trails and deep snow.
The tough side wall on these isnt a good match for deep snow as you really want as larger footprint as possible for floatation.
I wouldn't really recommend you do this unless you have some old tires like me or have a plan in mind. Grooving has helped the tire perform slightly better in snow but ultimately they are too hard. They also air down slightly better now which I cannot test right now, but as the winter progresses I will see what floatation is like.

Its hard to find a 'REAL' winter tire in these sizes that take offroad and on road into account. Obviously there is the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 38 developed by Arctic Trucks which is a true winter tire. It has a very soft compound, stud holes and a 2 ply sidewall. It can be used on and off road and it would be the perfect tire for winter use on the XJ. BUT its expensive and requires a front axle swap.
If you have any recommendations let me know!
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Jeep Spec:
1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5TD RHD.
Summer Tire - 35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Winter Tire - Cooper Discoverer ST MAXX Por Studded 35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Lift Front - RC 4.5" Coils and N2 Shocks (3" Coil Spacer).
Front Shock Bar Pin Eliminator.
Dana 30 High Pinion with Artec Industries Lower Control Arm Mounts with modified upper mount and modified Track Bar mount.
Front RC Control Arm Drop Bracket.
Ruff Stuff Short Arm Single Himes.
RC Extended Sway Bar Links.
Dana 30 Rock Crusher Diff Cover.
Ruff Stuff One Ton OTK Steering.
6" Lift Drop Pitman Arm.
Ruff Stuff Front and Center Frame Stiffeners.
Rear DIY Frame Stiffener and Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
6" x 2" Box Rocker replacement with Tube Slider.
Modified Factory Bumper with Side Sliders.
Rear Tow Hitch Tire Carrier that bolts into Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
Modified upper Shock Crossmember for Rear Shocks
Rear Axle Chrysler 8.25 29 Spline with modified High Clearance Shock Mounts.
Rear Shocks 6.5" Trailmasters.
Rear Leaf Springs 5.5" Rubicon Express
Rear RC Shackle Relocation Bracket.
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines front and back.
Warrior 9500lb Winch.
Front Bumper - Ebay Custom Made.