snow tires
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You can as long as the original spec overall diameter is the maintained, otherwise your speedomter will be affected, especially if you drive automatic.
So if you drop down to 16", you will need a taller wall and less tire width based on availabilty. ie P215/40/17 = P205/55/16.
Check your current tire wall, what size is it?
So if you drop down to 16", you will need a taller wall and less tire width based on availabilty. ie P215/40/17 = P205/55/16.
Check your current tire wall, what size is it?
215/60-17
You can as long as the original spec overall diameter is the maintained, otherwise your speedomter will be affected, especially if you drive automatic.
So if you drop down to 16", you will need a taller wall and less tire width based on availabilty. ie P215/40/17 = P205/55/16.
Check your current tire wall, what size is it?
Dumbass..............You need to put them in the freezer by March if you want to use them next winter.My snow tires lasted almost all winter and then it got warmer and they melted.......
yes, you can use 16" steel rims and 16" tires.does anybody know anything about them? I want to get some. I currently have 17 inch rims and tires. If I were to buy winter tires, can I go down in size, like 16 inch tires and rims? thx
Put them on the drive wheels.does anybody know anything about them? I want to get some. I currently have 17 inch rims and tires. If I were to buy winter tires, can I go down in size, like 16 inch tires and rims? thx
No, put them on all 4 wheels. Modern vehicles generally have ABS, and often traction control, which can get confused by a large difference in grip at the front vs. the rear of the vehicle. Either put on 4 winter tires, or keep your all-seasons on. You wouldn't go out walking with one running shoe and one snow boot on, would you?Put them on the drive wheels.
The General Altimax Arctic is a good buy, exceptional tire for a mid-range price. They are produced in Germany by the parent company, Continental.
agreed on all counts.No, put them on all 4 wheels. Modern vehicles generally have ABS, and often traction control, which can get confused by a large difference in grip at the front vs. the rear of the vehicle. Either put on 4 winter tires, or keep your all-seasons on. You wouldn't go out walking with one running shoe and one snow boot on, would you?
The General Altimax Arctic is a good buy, exceptional tire for a mid-range price. They are produced in Germany by the parent company, Continental.
That is exactly what you do. Go down one size. Wide profile tires do less well in snow and slush. The disk brakes on some model don't let you down size, but most do. Get separate steel wheels so you don't have to change the tires at the time and risk bead damage. Go one step further and get plastic hub caps to help keep crap from getting inside the wheels. You should buy four.does anybody know anything about them? I want to get some. I currently have 17 inch rims and tires. If I were to buy winter tires, can I go down in size, like 16 inch tires and rims? thx
BTW, the General Altimax Arctic is highly rated by Consumer Reports; that is why I bought them and I am very happy with them.
Also, see the many previous threads on this subject...
Perry
Also, see the many previous threads on this subject...
Perry
I found a set of 17 inch rims with 17 inch tires. But the ones for sale are 215/55-17, min are 215/60-17, does that difference in the 55 and 60 matter? thanks
That is exactly what you do. Go down one size. Wide profile tires do less well in snow and slush. The disk brakes on some model don't let you down size, but most do. Get separate steel wheels so you don't have to change the tires at the time and risk bead damage. Go one step further and get plastic hub caps to help keep crap from getting inside the wheels. You should buy four.
Only a 3% difference in raduis so it should be fine, your speedo will read about 3% high. As long as the bolt pattern is good and the offset is not too far off it should be fine.I found a set of 17 inch rims with 17 inch tires. But the ones for sale are 215/55-17, min are 215/60-17, does that difference in the 55 and 60 matter? thanks
When going from 17" rims to 16" rims, make sure the brake discs, pads and calliper assemblies fit inside the smaller rims. If you are running stock brakes, and the base model of the car of interest comes with 16" rims, you will be okay.
*** This is particularly important when downsizing from 16" to 15" rims.
*** This is particularly important when downsizing from 16" to 15" rims.
http://www.canadiandriver.com/wintertires
http://www.consumersearch.com/snow-tires
FWIW I went with Blizzak WS-70s.
http://www.consumersearch.com/snow-tires
FWIW I went with Blizzak WS-70s.
Some things never change. You still don't need them in the gta. Good all seasons are fine. Don't listen to the chumps who believe the hype and now have a second set to store.
