17x7.5 or 17x8 for winter
10-28-2002, 04:15 AM
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narrow tires USED to be better for snow, but not anymore (supposedly)
many winter tire manufacturers claim that their design allows snow to stick to snow caught in the channels. In this case the more surface - the merrier, as opposed to "cutting" through snow where narrower tire has a better chance of reaching "traction" surface under the snow
10-28-2002, 05:04 AM
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I have never heard that before, do you have a link or anything. TIA!
Makes me feel good that I'm putting 225s on instead of 215s. Uhhhh yeah and it's a because I knew I would get better traction in the snow ; )
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10-28-2002, 05:48 AM
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Nah, narrow tires still go through deep snow better.
"Select a Narrow Winter Tire for Your Vehicle.
A wide, low profile or large tire has to "plow" a wide path through snow which causes more resistance. The narrower the tire, the easier you can get through snow. We'll help verify sufficient load capacity and the appropriate diameter for your vehicle. "<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&url=%2Fwinter%2Ftech%2Fsizing.html">Ti re Rack winter tire sizing</a></li></ul>
A wide, low profile or large tire has to "plow" a wide path through snow which causes more resistance. The narrower the tire, the easier you can get through snow. We'll help verify sufficient load capacity and the appropriate diameter for your vehicle. "<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&url=%2Fwinter%2Ftech%2Fsizing.html">Ti re Rack winter tire sizing</a></li></ul>
10-28-2002, 06:02 AM
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A lot have gone to 16"s for winter. Better choice/availability of tires...
less $ as well to buy 16's vs 17's If money is a concern. I haven't heard this deal with narrower isn't always better due to the new manufactering,etc but....
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10-28-2002, 06:09 AM
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And terrible handling on dry road... not many places in the country that don't plow...
How often is the road snow-covered where you live? Personally, I like having excellent snow traction, when needed, but why spend the majority of the time for a third of the year suffering with terrible handling for the occasional time you're driving on a snow-covered road?
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10-28-2002, 07:01 AM
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I have heard that before, but I want more info too!
primarily because I was just arguing with someone about this just the otehr day. Enquiring minds want to know!
10-28-2002, 07:03 AM
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Actually, I was pleasantly suprised at the handling of my LM-22's in the 205-55-16 size...
...yes, they don't handle as well as my stock 17's, but they aren't *that* bad IMHO. Keep in mind that the LM-22's are an "H" rated snow tire so they are more dry-road oriented compared to the hard-core snow tires.