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Need to get winter tires, what size should I get

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Old 02-13-2010 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by rafichicago
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!
Yep!
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