MERGED SNOW tire and rims discussion
11-01-16, 09:12 AM
#181
Intermediate
Blizzaks WS80 does come in stock size, but speed rating is not as high (H).
Other choices are Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 and Perelli Winter Sottozero both V speed rating
Other choices are Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 and Perelli Winter Sottozero both V speed rating
11-25-16, 02:39 AM
#182
Best winter tires for AWD 350 f sport?
having the all wheel drive creates issues for purchasing tires. Having 19" staggered creates even more of an issue. What are you guys running for 19"
11-28-16, 07:44 PM
#185
Instructor
Go with 17" wheels with 225/45-17 tires all around for winter. If you stay on 18", you're pretty much stuck with OEM tires sizes (you could go with 225/40-18 all around, but it would look funny at the rear).
11-29-16, 04:10 AM
#186
Instructor
225/45-17 is the same overall diameter a OEM so speedo won't be affected.
I'd suggest 7-8" wide wheels if you are going 17". The important thing is a low offset to clear the brake calipers. And yes, non staggered for the winter makes it more easy on everything.
I'm personally running 17x7 +35 RWC wheels with 225/45-17 Blizzaks on them.
I'd suggest 7-8" wide wheels if you are going 17". The important thing is a low offset to clear the brake calipers. And yes, non staggered for the winter makes it more easy on everything.
I'm personally running 17x7 +35 RWC wheels with 225/45-17 Blizzaks on them.
11-29-16, 06:16 AM
#187
Driver School Candidate
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tires-rims/ci...?channelId=104
11-29-16, 03:51 PM
#188
Instructor
This will all depend on how the wheel is made, particularly the spokes. I had to try 5 different models before finding one that fitted. And oddly, it was the skinnier of them all.
12-04-16, 06:30 PM
#190
12-05-16, 10:52 AM
#191
You should probably downsize to 18" at least. If you're looking for "performance" winter tires, the Michelin PA4 are great and fit on a square setup. Excellent on dry pavement and slushy snow but only so-so on ice. Super quiet and much better handling than the crappy stock Bridgestones.
Last edited by computerwi; 12-06-16 at 03:24 PM.
12-05-16, 11:41 PM
#192
Using an 18" square setup on mine. Michelin X-ICE 13s 225/40/18s. Not as good as the Blizzaks performance wise but better on tread wear. Usually don't get huge amounts of snow in my area. Many of my friends have the Blizzak WS80s like the posters above and swear by them. They're rated one of the best winter tires.
12-06-16, 02:10 AM
#193
im running blizzaks ws80... They are great having drivin in the snow already with them... but they are noiser than hell on the freeway honestly...
i would be differnt and try a winter performance tire... i really like these Michelin pilot alpin. we are awd so i think this tire would be better for those dry days.
i would be differnt and try a winter performance tire... i really like these Michelin pilot alpin. we are awd so i think this tire would be better for those dry days.
Last edited by robert2423; 12-06-16 at 02:52 AM.
12-06-16, 05:13 AM
#194
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I just put Michelin Aplin PAs on my stock rims. So far the road noise and vibration seem better than the stock tires, not something I was expecting out of a snow tire.
Haven't had a ton of snow yet, but absolutely no problem on our first 5cm snow fall this week.
Haven't had a ton of snow yet, but absolutely no problem on our first 5cm snow fall this week.
12-06-16, 07:06 AM
#195
how much was your set?