Winter tires
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Three things to consider.
1st, the 4 tires must be the same size otherwise, the front wheels will open a trail in the snow that is too narrow for the rear wheels.
2nd, the tires have to be narrow enough so it can "cut" through the snow. Since this car is not super heavy, I would favour 225/40/R18 but would not go wider than 235.
3rd, the speed code should be V or better.
My 2 cents. BTW, I just bought the Nokian WRG2. I can't say that I look forward to winter but I'm curious too see how different it will feel once they are installed.
1st, the 4 tires must be the same size otherwise, the front wheels will open a trail in the snow that is too narrow for the rear wheels.
2nd, the tires have to be narrow enough so it can "cut" through the snow. Since this car is not super heavy, I would favour 225/40/R18 but would not go wider than 235.
3rd, the speed code should be V or better.
My 2 cents. BTW, I just bought the Nokian WRG2. I can't say that I look forward to winter but I'm curious too see how different it will feel once they are installed.
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So, what do you guys recommend? 225/40/18 all arounds is the way to go?
Should i hit the Nokian Hakkapeliittas? Blizzak LM60s? or the Pirelli sottozeros?
If... performance is not really the highest concern, but safety and gripping is?
Thanks.
God Bless Toronto Winters.
Should i hit the Nokian Hakkapeliittas? Blizzak LM60s? or the Pirelli sottozeros?
If... performance is not really the highest concern, but safety and gripping is?
Thanks.
God Bless Toronto Winters.
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Spacers?
I am ready to order mine.
Prob going with these from powerwheelspro... 18" with Blizzaks. I would need to add Tire pressure monitoring sensors also.. Have anybody else done that? I guess I will need spacers and this kinda worries me.. I would like rims without spacers, anyone have experience with spacers and do they effect the driving in any way?
Prob going with these from powerwheelspro... 18" with Blizzaks. I would need to add Tire pressure monitoring sensors also.. Have anybody else done that? I guess I will need spacers and this kinda worries me.. I would like rims without spacers, anyone have experience with spacers and do they effect the driving in any way?
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Hakka's are the ones you want.
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I am ready to order mine.
Prob going with these from powerwheelspro... 18" with Blizzaks. I would need to add Tire pressure monitoring sensors also.. Have anybody else done that? I guess I will need spacers and this kinda worries me.. I would like rims without spacers, anyone have experience with spacers and do they effect the driving in any way?
Prob going with these from powerwheelspro... 18" with Blizzaks. I would need to add Tire pressure monitoring sensors also.. Have anybody else done that? I guess I will need spacers and this kinda worries me.. I would like rims without spacers, anyone have experience with spacers and do they effect the driving in any way?
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235/40/18 fronts 255/40/18 rears (should last longer than my rear pirelli's - RIP with just 6700 kms)
i'm ready for the first blast! BRING IT
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Stock SL55 16 blade turbines have an Offset of 25mm and 31 mm if memory serves me right. Looked at set prior to getting my car last year and they wouldn't fit without large spacers.....
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Appreciate the heads-up!
but i did test them on the car (front and rears) and they cleared no problem
the offest was actually away from the car and stuck out a bit further than the factory 18" 5 spokes
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For driving in heavy snow, I agree, the Hakkapeliitta R is the way to go. However, for the usual winter conditions here in Toronto (cold but dry roads most of the winter days), you can almost drive like in the summer and therefore, having a tire code V or above is important. The WRG2 is designed a bit like the Pirelli Sottozero with half of it for snow and half of it for dry conditions. Hope it helps.
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Thank you for your inputs.
So, are you guys suggesting that 225/40/18" all around with the stock 18"s is the way to go?
I need to order some soon! winter is striking early! Atleast it seems like it.
So, are you guys suggesting that 225/40/18" all around with the stock 18"s is the way to go?
I need to order some soon! winter is striking early! Atleast it seems like it.
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Thanks.
