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235 M2's Dunlop Wintersports ok? Or, stick with 225? Live in Denver--mild snow.

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Old 09-05-2006, 05:41 AM
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Default 235 M2's Dunlop Wintersports ok? Or, stick with 225? Live in Denver--mild snow.

Also, will the 235's rub? Car is lowered a bit. THx.
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i went 225 for the snow... and its perfect... imo.
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narrower tire = better in snow.
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Default Not really.....

It used to be that snow tires were narrow to cut through the snow to get some grip on the earth below.
But today, snow tires are designed for snow to stick to them. Snow sticks to itself better than anything, so when you get a nice layer of snow on your tires, the mad traction comes along with it. So, 225's are just fine in the snow. I wouldn't go much narrower, especially when you consider the dry road compromise....
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