Ok need to start thinking about setting my car up for winter.. What would be the optimal tires for stock rims and how should I setup my coilovers. My S is a daily driver and this will be my first winter..

I assume that blizzaks are the tire recommend.. But whats sizes..

And I assume that I would want as much ground clearence as possible.. But to I want an frim ride, stock ride, or ultra soft ride??

-JB-

 

as i have said in other threads...

check out nokian wr's. imported from finland. sizes would be 205/55-16 (8.4" contact) and 225/50-16 (9.2" contact).

i like the blizzaks, however in the mid-atlanitc area you are going to burn through the multicell (winter rubber) quickly and then you will with lousy handling m&s tires. nokian uses the same rubber throughout the tread and provide good all-around winter handling. they are not cheap, but good snow tires never are.

 

Blizzak LM22's have very good wear characteristics. They are a more performance oriented dedicated snow tire.

Ace is correct in the sizes. Go with the same (stated) sizes as your S02's. This will give you a narrower contact patch in the rear than the S02's.

 

Since I didnt get a huge response I thought I would try again..

I figure that the Blizzak's are the preferred tire.. But how should I setup my suspension??? Anyone know?
Really soft - hard ???
-JB-

 

Where I live the ice and snow gets very patchy, a car rides over the bumps like a road full of potholes. I would think soft is the way to go to keep stresses on your suspension to a minimum.

 

Have you made a decision yet? No one mentions the Pirelli 210. The talk at Tire Rack shows it it preferred over the LM22. Since we both live in Columbia lets share a set (haha).

My choices are the Nokia, 210 and LM22 I will make a decision thisweek.

 

My roommate has the Pirelli 210's and he hates them in the dry. Great on the snow but when its a dry road you don't get any sort of performance traction.

I'm extremely happy with my Toyo Garit HT's. Very good tires.

You'd want a softer suspension for winter... I would think

 

With the snow tires you would stay with the OE sizes front and rear. The Blizzak LM-22 would be an excellent tire for all conditions. The handle like a performance tire in the dry but will give the ice and snow traction you need as well. They will mount on your OE wheels or we have wheels that you can buy in a package.
If I can help let me know.
Thank you

Jim 877-522-8473-364

 

Jim, I assume by OE, your meaning the size stamped on the sidewall, not the actual size?

 

Yup. The smaller footprint will be better in most winter conditions...