I need to get some winter tires for my Cobalt SS.. Since the factory 18's will be crap and probably just end up crashing my car..

So I am looking at some 16" winter steelies and tires.. 16" is the smallest we can go with the big brakes..


So the tires will be like 205-50-16 (or something like that)... With MackTeck Hub Centric rims (not sure whot he company is or if it is spelt right)..

So if you guys can suggest the best tire that I have listed that would be great.. I think I have my choice down to 2 or 3 of them. But I jsut wanna see what other people think.. I don't care if its a performance snow tire ot just a really good snow tire.. As long as they are good tires and work well in the snow..

BTW.. I am getting these rims and tires package for good deals.. The prices range from $846 - $1034 CDN.. Thats with tires and rims..


Here is the pages to the tires

Slalom (http://1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebrand=BFGoodrich&tiremodel=Winter+Slalom)

Revo1 (http://1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebrand=Bridgestone&tiremodel=Blizzak+REVO1)

M3 (http://1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebrand=Dunlop&tiremodel=SP+Winter+Sport+M3)

Icebear (http://1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebrand=Hankook&tiremodel=Icebear+W300)

Pilot Alpin (http://1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebrand=Michelin&tiremodel=Pilot%AE+Alpin%AE+PA2%AE)

Snowsport (http://1010tires.com/tire.asp?tirebrand=Pirelli&tiremodel=Winter+240+Snowsport)

Hakkapeliitta 2 (http://www.nokiantires.com/newsite/tires_popup.cfm?id=1&w=1)


Thats it I think. It's a fair amount to choose from..

I got a set of 17" Pirelli SnowSports. Put them on for 500 miles to break them in. Very nice on dry pavement, can't wait to see how they do in snow.

205/60-R16 is the right size for the SS/SC, that keeps your diameter roughly identical to stock. I think I'm getting the M3s as well.

Sorry I got my numbers messed.. It was a 205-60 that is quoted me.. sorry

:ca: Working with tires all day long I suggest the Pirelli tires,they have a great stiff sidewall for maximum handling on dry pavement and a great asymetrical design for slushy highway.If you want performance forget about the winter slalom they re made for buick century or somewhat like this(working in a Gm dealer in Quebec SO BELIEVE DAMMIT) :cool:

i bought 210 pirelli snowsports, 215/55/16, pretty close to a stock size and i feel alot more confident with them then the stock tires in the cold

Can't get Toyos?

Blizzacks all the way!

get the M3's

Id go with what evers the cheapest why spend bid money on winter rubber

None of them.


I have Micheline X-ice tires and the rock! I drive it like i do in the summer without losing it.

What bout a link to them BLKSS

What bout a link to them BLKSS

Here ya go

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=X-Ice

Well I'm reading up on the tire sizes & waht not as I live in Iowa & we have been pretty lucky but this morning I woke up to 2" of snow & thats nothing for Iowa & I traded in a 4x4 Tahoe.

So after driving to work I feel the need to park the SSSc Cobalt or I have to get winter tires & now I'm wondering do I have to get different rims to ???

I'd like to get a nice set of Polished wheels for summer & put snows on the stock rims but after reading abit in this thread I see that might not be an option.

If read it right I will need different rims and tires for winter driving right ?? & from what I see the 205/60 are the right size to maintain the proper calibrating for the speedo.

Also what do I need to watch for buying rims as far as clearance & so forth?

Please post what you have & any advise as I ether will buy a beater car & park my Cobalt or I will get tires & rims !

Well I'm reading up on the tire sizes & waht not as I live in Iowa & we have been pretty lucky but this morning I woke up to 2" of snow & thats nothing for Iowa & I traded in a 4x4 Tahoe.

So after driving to work I feel the need to park the SSSc Cobalt or I have to get winter tires & now I'm wondering do I have to get different rims to ???

I'd like to get a nice set of Polished wheels for summer & put snows on the stock rims but after reading abit in this thread I see that might not be an option.

If read it right I will need different rims and tires for winter driving right ?? & from what I see the 205/60 are the right size to maintain the proper calibrating for the speedo.

Also what do I need to watch for buying rims as far as clearance & so forth?

Please post what you have & any advise as I ether will buy a beater car & park my Cobalt or I will get tires & rims !

There are winter tires available for the 18s but it will set you back on the wallet. I say buy steelies and sell the stock ones. That will pay for your winter tires and steelies.

Yea BLKSS I just got a quote for $900 for tires & polished 17" rims so I think I will replace the stock rims with a good set this summer :)