Ok. Hanook is actually one of the top brands when it comes to grip in adverse weather. So with the weather I got in Springfield MA growing up I can only assume its pretty close the the same weather you get. Hanook has a tread pattern that dispels water rather than letting it collect under the tread and causing you to hydroplane into someone's ass end.
Toyo is more of a set of tire you would want to have at the track. They generally are made "softer" for better grip which would get you a decent launch.
Let me know if this makes any sense.