Winter Tires on Coupe
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Winter Tires on Coupe
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I am getting the C63s Coupe shortly and am looking for winter tires for the stock 19s 255/35/19 front 285/30/19 rear. Tirerack has Pirelli Sottozeros for those sizes but I've never like them much. If I go to 35 sidewall in the rear you can get Michelin Alpin P4. Anyone have experience with those tires? Also, any reason I shouldn't get the slightly bigger sidewall? I would prefer more sidewall in the winter plus I don't see how it would be much different than having the optional 20" wheels in the rear.
Has anyone else found or recommend a better set up?
Thanks!
I am getting the C63s Coupe shortly and am looking for winter tires for the stock 19s 255/35/19 front 285/30/19 rear. Tirerack has Pirelli Sottozeros for those sizes but I've never like them much. If I go to 35 sidewall in the rear you can get Michelin Alpin P4. Anyone have experience with those tires? Also, any reason I shouldn't get the slightly bigger sidewall? I would prefer more sidewall in the winter plus I don't see how it would be much different than having the optional 20" wheels in the rear.
Has anyone else found or recommend a better set up?
Thanks!
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Using this calculator https://tiresize.com/calculator/
For the rear diameter:
285/35/19 is +4.7% higher than stock
275/35/19 is +3.5% higher than stock
For the front diameter:
245/40/19 is +3.5% higher than stock
For the rear diameter:
285/35/19 is +4.7% higher than stock
275/35/19 is +3.5% higher than stock
For the front diameter:
245/40/19 is +3.5% higher than stock
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I don't know the wheel offsets but if the front wheel fits the rear investing in 2 additional front OEM wheels and mounting on back and using 255/35/19 all around may be something to consider.
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Thanks for all the replies. I did find Pirelli Sottozero II in my stock size and Michilen Alpin PA4 in my size for about $300 more than the Pirelli's. I'll probably go with one of those options.
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