Snow sizes I'm going to run
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Snow sizes I'm going to run
Going to buy my Blizzaks in sizes 225/40-18 front and 225/45-18 rear. Will fit the OE 18's, makes load capacity, diameters are correct, and will be a LOT more effective than having that fat 255 out back. Save some $$ too. Bring it on Old Man Winter!!!
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Size, Load, Speed, Approved Rim Widths (Measuring Rim Width)
225/40R18, XL, V, 7.5-9.0 (8.0)
225/45R18, XL, V, 7.0-8.5 (7.5)
If I'm reading this correctly, the 45 tire fits a narrower rim than the 40 tire. Even though the 45 just barely fits the rear 18" wheel, wouldn't we want to stay with 40s all the way around? I know that the 45 tire will give more sidewall height, but why does that mean a narrower wheel? What am I missing here?
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Yes, either the 225/40 or the 225/45 will both the front and rear wheels, I just don't know enough about tires to decide which is the better choice - a taller sidewall might help in snow?
Any thoughts on why the approved rim width is narrower for the tire with the taller sidewall (225/45)? I thought a taller sidewall would allow more stretch to fit a wider wheel.
Any thoughts on why the approved rim width is narrower for the tire with the taller sidewall (225/45)? I thought a taller sidewall would allow more stretch to fit a wider wheel.
#9
Don't know about the difference but decided on the 45's instead of the 40's for added height in the snow. The front of the car will rise 1/2" more...not much but any extra clearance should help as well if dealing with deep snow.
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I have the 350 and was going to get another set of rims (probably aftermarket) and put some winter tires on them. I probably am going to go with 17" with the same tire all around to save some money. I haven't decided yet.
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I have a 250 with Stock 17" wheels that will be converted to my Snow only wheels/tires.
Can anyone confirm if the wheel size of the 17" are wider in the back? The tires are staggered, but not sure if there's an extra .5" on the back wheels.
Gonna get some Michilin Alpin Snow Tires and Tirerack still recommends to stagger them with 225/245. If the same wheel size, I will go 225 all around. 19" in the spring with summer wheels whoo hoo
Can anyone confirm if the wheel size of the 17" are wider in the back? The tires are staggered, but not sure if there's an extra .5" on the back wheels.
Gonna get some Michilin Alpin Snow Tires and Tirerack still recommends to stagger them with 225/245. If the same wheel size, I will go 225 all around. 19" in the spring with summer wheels whoo hoo
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Only the stock 18" wheels are wider in back, 8.5 vs. 8.0 in front.
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Question: I'm new with the winter tire vs. summer tire talk. I have the staggered stock 18" on my car now, is it ok if I order the 17" wheel and rim package (same size tire all around) from tirerack and put them on? Thanks!
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This is not an easy decision since I’m too still debating. Anyone out there has driven an IS350 with 225 in back? Is it too easy to lose control of the back due to power, then the VDIM kinking in all the time?