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PeeVee, so then it's strictly winter tires only. If you buy a new car during the winter, what would the car come with? What does the dealer do with the OEMs?
Sorry, I'm just curious.
OEM tires are regular all season ones. When we buy cars we include a set of winter tires/rims when negotiating.
Tires last longer, safer driving in winter.
All Seasons are out! You can use an All Weather IF it has the 3 mountain peaks & snowflake printed on the outside of the tire (Most do), it means that it has been winter approved. All winter tires in Canada have the 3 peaks & snowflake showing that it has met all the requirements for winter driving
All weather tires are still WIP. Winter tires in winter for me, Pirelli, Continental, Michelin, Nokian all good in Winter.
It is mandatory in our house AWD cars only and winter tires in winter. Ah, there is one exception one BMW M-class
RWD which is only driven in summer.
2019 RX450H bought in July, have always run 4 studded tires (Alaska) can I go to a 18 or 19 inch tire? Have decided on Nokian Hakkapelitta9 studded tires but with 20 inch limited wheels selection. Thank you
2019 RX450H bought in July, have always run 4 studded tires (Alaska) can I go to a 18 or 19 inch tire? Have decided on Nokian Hakkapelitta9 studded tires but with 20 inch limited wheels selection. Thank you
sure, there is a factory 18" size, that some vehicles came with
if you look at the stock 20 and 18 and see the rolling diameter and overall height, if you want a 19, match 1 up.
no worries, enjoy . love my 450,
2019 RX450H bought in July, have always run 4 studded tires (Alaska) can I go to a 18 or 19 inch tire? Have decided on Nokian Hakkapelitta9 studded tires but with 20 inch limited wheels selection. Thank you
Excellent choice of tires !!! I'm sure you can as I believe 18 is the standard size on base model, you just have to tell the computer that. Fort this you may have to go to the dealer that has to hook it up to a computer.
Excellent choice of tires !!! I'm sure you can as I believe 18 is the standard size on base model, you just have to tell the computer that. Fort this you may have to go to the dealer that has to hook it up to a computer.
the rolling diameter is the same, if matched correctly, no computer has to be told anything.
look at the stock 18 and 20, and look at the rolling diameter, and total height, they are the same,
Just looking to confirm that 18" rims from previous gen 2010-2015 RX fit without hitting the calipers or any suspension components. They offset is slightly different on those.
Just looking to confirm that 18" rims from previous gen 2010-2015 RX fit without hitting the calipers or any suspension components. They offset is slightly different on those.
Thanks
2016+ RX has different brakes and rotors. The wheel offset might also be different. You should test the wheel you want to use.
How many people (if any) switch out All-Season tires for snow tires for the Winter on their AWD RXs? I've always had AWD cars and trucks and never used snow tires and never had a problem. Tires on my 2020 RX are Bridgestone Ecopia H/Ls which are all season. Just lucky? Opinions please!
How many people (if any) switch out All-Season tires for snow tires for the Winter on their AWD RXs? I've always had AWD cars and trucks and never used snow tires and never had a problem. Tires on my 2020 RX are Bridgestone Ecopia H/Ls which are all season. Just lucky? Opinions please!
I guess it depends on where you live. In Canada, I'm under the impression winter tires are a requirement. I live on Long Island in NY and I've never used winter-specific tires after the good old rear-wheel-drive days of the 50s and 60s.
Since front wheel drive became common and now, AWD SUVs, I don't have a need for them.
I live in a rural area of Ontario, Canada and we get plenty of lake effect snow and freezing weather. Lots of people run winter tires around here. If you are going to wear out tires over the life of the car, you may as well run winter tires. I have Blizzaks on 20" OEM rims from a previous RX that was totaled.
I live in a rural area of Ontario, Canada and we get plenty of lake effect snow and freezing weather. Lots of people run winter tires around here. If you are going to wear out tires over the life of the car, you may as well run winter tires. I have Blizzaks on 20" OEM rims from a previous RX that was totaled.
Not sure I follow your logic about wearing out tires. Can you elaborate? Thanks!
12-14-18, 10:58 AM
20 inch to 18 inch studded snow tires
