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12-08-18, 02:26 PM

mikemu30

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Tire Size Question

The FSport oem size is 235/40/19. I have winter tires from another car that are 245/40/19. Would I be able to use those if I decide to run winter tires?

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12-12-18, 03:52 PM

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Tires or wheels/both...such a small difference shouldn't be a issue

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12-13-18, 08:50 PM

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If the winter tire is not OEM size, consider going narrower rather than wider tread in the winter application. It will handle snow better.

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12-14-18, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jfz219

If the winter tire is not OEM size, consider going narrower rather than wider tread in the winter application. It will handle snow better.

Got it - after giving it some thought, the tires in question are already five years old anyway so I will probably toss them. I'll run the Michelin OEMs this winter, see how they perform in snow and then make a move next winter if I have to.

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