winter tires on stock ss/tv wheels
11-12-2014, 02:38 PM
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winter tires on stock ss/tv wheels
I searched around but didn't find what I was looking for exactly..
Anyone run snow/winter tires on the stock ss/tc wheels? Or another 18" wheel for that matter?
Trying to figure out what size to go with..I was thinking of a 215/45/18?
Anyone run snow/winter tires on the stock ss/tc wheels? Or another 18" wheel for that matter?
Trying to figure out what size to go with..I was thinking of a 215/45/18?
11-12-2014, 03:07 PM
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The difference between the two is so minimal, I'd say go for whichever you find a better deal in.
Here is the spec differences between stock and what you're looking at
Diameter 637.2mm 650.7mm
Circumference 2001.8mm 2044.2mm
Poke 61.6mm 61.6mm
Inset 141.6mm 141.6mm
Speedo error 0% -2.07%
Reading at 30mph 30mph 29.38mph
Reading at 60mph 60mph 58.76mph
Ride height gain 0mm 6.75mm
Arch gap loss 0mm 6.75mm
Here is the spec differences between stock and what you're looking at
Diameter 637.2mm 650.7mm
Circumference 2001.8mm 2044.2mm
Poke 61.6mm 61.6mm
Inset 141.6mm 141.6mm
Speedo error 0% -2.07%
Reading at 30mph 30mph 29.38mph
Reading at 60mph 60mph 58.76mph
Ride height gain 0mm 6.75mm
Arch gap loss 0mm 6.75mm
11-12-2014, 08:09 PM
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I ran Hankook winter tires in the stock size on stock wheels for one winter before I replaced them with SS NA 17" wheels and winter tires to match. They were Icebear W300 and worked well but it seems like Hankook replaced them with a newer tire. I replaced them to keep the stock wheels away from snow and salt, not because they were lacking grip.
11-12-2014, 09:11 PM
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I had General Altimax Artic's on my last car and loved them. They were priced right and I went through everything. The car never skipped a beat. Unfortunately, they don't make them in my size...
I plan to get new wheels In the spring and throw summer tires on those. I was looking around my area for 17s to put winter tires on but there's nothing really around. Plus that's more money to spend....
I plan to get new wheels In the spring and throw summer tires on those. I was looking around my area for 17s to put winter tires on but there's nothing really around. Plus that's more money to spend....
11-12-2014, 10:24 PM
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I just got a set of 225/40/18 falken euro winters on my TC but it's still dry out so I don't know how the perform! Got them for under $300 for two mounted balanced out the door! Pep boys!
11-12-2014, 11:43 PM
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I ran Blizzak LM60's in 225-40 18 for 3 winters in Colorado weather. In these pictures I was still stock ride height. These things turn a Cobalt into a snowmobile. I used to overtake 4WD SUV's and pickup trucks on all seasons with these things. Incredible lateral traction and stopping power in loose snow.
11-14-2014, 11:07 AM
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Do you want a deep snow tire? Blizzak LM70/80.
Do you want a tire better for ice? Michelin Xi3.
My last 4 sets of winters tires for my vehicles we're all geared towards deep snow grippers. Which is great for not getting stuck, or getting unstuck by yourself(shovel, kitty litter, floor mats, etc)
I just bought a brand new pair of 225/40/18 Xi3 for my stock SS/TC rims. Decided to try more of an ice geared tire this time.
Do you want a tire better for ice? Michelin Xi3.
My last 4 sets of winters tires for my vehicles we're all geared towards deep snow grippers. Which is great for not getting stuck, or getting unstuck by yourself(shovel, kitty litter, floor mats, etc)
I just bought a brand new pair of 225/40/18 Xi3 for my stock SS/TC rims. Decided to try more of an ice geared tire this time.
11-14-2014, 02:14 PM
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yellowsupercharged06 - I understand the size difference is minimal and I'll probably never notice. I was just saying a narrow/taller tire is better for winter driving..I just was curious as to what size everyone was running..
shanedude - whats your initial thoughts/experience with the xi13 so far?....I'm leaning towards that tire..
shanedude - whats your initial thoughts/experience with the xi13 so far?....I'm leaning towards that tire..
11-14-2014, 08:43 PM
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People that brag about how well their all A/S tires do in the winter and have never run snow tires don't even know how much difference they make. As I always say: An A/S tire is OK year round. Never great. They are by definition a compromise. Snows are worlds better in winter and performance summers are worlds better in summer. Yes it's a bigger investment up front but remember you're only running one set at a time so they will last twice as long
11-14-2014, 09:43 PM
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I cannot say snow just started to stick around here. I need a good driving season before a review.
I had toyo g02 plus on 17" rims for the ss/tc for 2 seasons. They were a good snow tire but I'm giving them to my girlfriend so I could get brand new Xi3's on stock 18's (I love the look on the stock sstc rims. They are light for an 18" too) And the 17" I was using had horrible snow/ice packing around the brakes. Would send them off balance sometimes had to spend 5 minutes scrapping them out.
I had toyo g02 plus on 17" rims for the ss/tc for 2 seasons. They were a good snow tire but I'm giving them to my girlfriend so I could get brand new Xi3's on stock 18's (I love the look on the stock sstc rims. They are light for an 18" too) And the 17" I was using had horrible snow/ice packing around the brakes. Would send them off balance sometimes had to spend 5 minutes scrapping them out.
11-15-2014, 02:44 AM
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^^This.
People that brag about how well their all A/S tires do in the winter and have never run snow tires don't even know how much difference they make. As I always say: An A/S tire is OK year round. Never great. They are by definition a compromise. Snows are worlds better in winter and performance summers are worlds better in summer. Yes it's a bigger investment up front but remember you're only running one set at a time so they will last twice as long
People that brag about how well their all A/S tires do in the winter and have never run snow tires don't even know how much difference they make. As I always say: An A/S tire is OK year round. Never great. They are by definition a compromise. Snows are worlds better in winter and performance summers are worlds better in summer. Yes it's a bigger investment up front but remember you're only running one set at a time so they will last twice as long
11-15-2014, 02:49 AM
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I cannot say snow just started to stick around here. I need a good driving season before a review.
I had toyo g02 plus on 17" rims for the ss/tc for 2 seasons. They were a good snow tire but I'm giving them to my girlfriend so I could get brand new Xi3's on stock 18's (I love the look on the stock sstc rims. They are light for an 18" too) And the 17" I was using had horrible snow/ice packing around the brakes. Would send them off balance sometimes had to spend 5 minutes scrapping them out.
I had toyo g02 plus on 17" rims for the ss/tc for 2 seasons. They were a good snow tire but I'm giving them to my girlfriend so I could get brand new Xi3's on stock 18's (I love the look on the stock sstc rims. They are light for an 18" too) And the 17" I was using had horrible snow/ice packing around the brakes. Would send them off balance sometimes had to spend 5 minutes scrapping them out.