Snow tire size
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Has anyone here used 215/60/16 snow tires on their GS400. If so, what brand of tire do you use and how do you like using 215's instead of 225/55/16. My summer tires are 235/45/17 and I have a set of 235/45/17 Blizzaks but I find the Blizzaks are not very good for traction. I am thinking the 16" tires will provide better snow and ice performance.
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im using the blizzaks ws50s (cuz they were on sale and cuz vancouver gets 2 weeks of snow, well possibly more this year)
so far, i notice its a bit more "floaty". the steering is a tad lighter, and in turns, it feels like the rear is a little unstable, not loose, but unstable. other than that, i cant complain, they have had pretty good traction so far in the 4inches of snow we saw in the past 2 days.
so far, i notice its a bit more "floaty". the steering is a tad lighter, and in turns, it feels like the rear is a little unstable, not loose, but unstable. other than that, i cant complain, they have had pretty good traction so far in the 4inches of snow we saw in the past 2 days.
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i run 225/55R16" michelin pilot alpin II
in the wet and dry, they feel like a decent all season tire... in the slush, they don't hydroplane very much... in the hard pack snow, they're really good, and on ice, they're surprisingly sticky...
imo, the best all 'round winter tire...
in the wet and dry, they feel like a decent all season tire... in the slush, they don't hydroplane very much... in the hard pack snow, they're really good, and on ice, they're surprisingly sticky...
imo, the best all 'round winter tire...
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I believe 215/60/16 was the stock size for the GS300 tire from around 1998-2000. Somewhere around 2001, the stock tire on the GS300 became 225/55/16 (which is what the stock tire on the GS400/430 has always been).
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Yes, I recently mounted a new set of Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 215/60-16 snow tires on my GS4 OEM rims replacing my standard all seasons 225/55-16. I went one size narrower (from 225 to 215) and higher profile (from 55 to 60) to give me more bite and better traction in snow and wintery mix condition. This was also the size that was recommended to me by Tire Rack. So far I'm extremely happy with them. These WS60s are awesome for winter driving!
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