Need to get winter tires, what size should I get
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So i was noticing vibration and took my car in today. Alignment was way off and one of my tires has a seperated ply and can't be balanced. For now I had them rotate it from the front to the back and actually after the alignment and rotation the car is driving like brand new! $120 well spent for sure!
Even though the car is driving fine now I want to replace the tires with dedicated winters. I have 225-50-17 on there right now and I know the optional size is 245-45-17.
Which size should I get, price difference doesn't matter ?
Even though the car is driving fine now I want to replace the tires with dedicated winters. I have 225-50-17 on there right now and I know the optional size is 245-45-17.
Which size should I get, price difference doesn't matter ?
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The narrower tire the better handling in snow. If You drive a lot in deeper snow I would even downsize from 225 width. Other than that You will be fine with 225. Do not get 245's! Waste of money and handling in winter conditions will be worse!
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Thats what I was thinking too. I can get a pretty fantastic deal on a set of Hankook Winter I Pike's and think I'm going to go with them
I have Eagle RSA's on there right now but they are discontinued so I can't just replace the tire and didn't really like the Eagle's anyways. Don't want to have a blowout in winter so better to be on the safe side.
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I have Eagle RSA's on there right now but they are discontinued so I can't just replace the tire and didn't really like the Eagle's anyways. Don't want to have a blowout in winter so better to be on the safe side.
In about 2 months hopefully I can put the summers back on!
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Thats what I was thinking too. I can get a pretty fantastic deal on a set of Hankook Winter I Pike's and think I'm going to go with them
I have Eagle RSA's on there right now but they are discontinued so I can't just replace the tire and didn't really like the Eagle's anyways. Don't want to have a blowout in winter so better to be on the safe side.
In about 2 months hopefully I can put the summers back on!
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I have Eagle RSA's on there right now but they are discontinued so I can't just replace the tire and didn't really like the Eagle's anyways. Don't want to have a blowout in winter so better to be on the safe side.
In about 2 months hopefully I can put the summers back on!
I had that size on my previous winter wheels which were 17", but when I wanted to upgrade to 18" wheel I couldn't find a 225 tyre, so I had to go to 245/40 R18.
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Anyone have any experience with the Goodyear triple tread? Local shop thinks this would be the best bet since I drive in the city and it's still an all season so a bit smoother then dedicated winters?
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I had 18" Blizzaks on my 530. I have 19's on my M. You definitely want a decent sidewall, so don't go lower than 40 profile.
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I love my new Michelin X-Ice winters. Quiet, good handling and go through the white stuff. Definitely go with the narrower tire.
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Instead of dedicated winter tires, take a look at the new Conti DWS all season. I put them on my 535XI last fall, here in Colorado we have had our share of snow and ice this year and I am yet to spin,slip or slide. They are so quiet compared to the OEM runflats.