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: Studded Winter Tires?


newfoundlandman
09-03-2007, 05:09 PM
Have anyone priced winter tires, my limited has P215/65r17's on it now.
Was thinking about getting steel winter rims also, would it be better to go with a 16" steel rim and a bigger tire combo, or stick with 17" all the way.
Figured 16's would be cheaper and easier to get.
Although would like a wider tire like a P235/65r17, would they fit?

nebcarson
09-03-2007, 05:34 PM
studded rims for winter you want to go as narrow as possible. look at rally cars on ice/snow rallys....185/65x16 seems common. wide tyres don't cut through the loose snow to give the studs grip.

http://www.carlislewheelandtyre.co.uk/pirelli_pages/pirelli_snow.html

mark.