snow tires
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anyone have some snow/all eason tires that tehy run as winter tires? im having some trouble fingind one that will fit ap1 rims.
id like to step up from the 205 front to a 215 front but im not sure what sidewall to run with a wider foot print.
any suggestions?
id like to step up from the 205 front to a 215 front but im not sure what sidewall to run with a wider foot print.
any suggestions?
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I'm running Dunlop WinterSport 3D fronts and M3 rears in stock sizes. The grip on snow is unbelievable!
Blizzak WS-60's come in stock AP1 sizes, should offer similarly spectacular grip in the white stuff.
Going to 215's in the front won't buy you much if anything. Just like for other types of tires, the specific tire you run (i.e., make/model) is far more important than the size. Particularly in the snow, wider isn't necessarily going to be better.
That said, there is quite a selection of 215/55-16 winter tires available from Tire Rack, but then you'd have trouble finding rears of the same diameter (25.3" vs. 24.9" stock diameter).
Blizzak WS-60's come in stock AP1 sizes, should offer similarly spectacular grip in the white stuff.
Going to 215's in the front won't buy you much if anything. Just like for other types of tires, the specific tire you run (i.e., make/model) is far more important than the size. Particularly in the snow, wider isn't necessarily going to be better.
That said, there is quite a selection of 215/55-16 winter tires available from Tire Rack, but then you'd have trouble finding rears of the same diameter (25.3" vs. 24.9" stock diameter).
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I am selling 4 Blizzak LM-22's mounted on Mille Miglia clear coated alloy rims in great condition. Tire sizes are 205/55/R16 and 225/50/R16. Tires have around 9000 miles on them with over 1/4" tread and the wheels are in excellent condition. I retired and didnt use them last winter and now I have a Jeep so I definitely wont be needing them. Price is $400.00 plus shipping. I am trying to get Charlie to put them on the site but he is having a problem with the pics I sent him. I do have them in a file that I can send if you are interested.
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