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11-08-2011, 08:04 AM | #1 |
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135I w/ M Snow? Rim+tire or just tire?
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Assuming limited space, at the moment limited funding due to life costs, and questionable weather, as we have here in NJ where it snowed like mad no more than a week ago and today it's going to be 65F, what are ones options. Is it best to have a spare set of rims with snow tires or just simply have a set of snow tires and have them installed as the season turns? I've never had a car with run flats and I'm not 100% sure as to the viability of changing just the tires every year? Will this cause damage to the rim or the tire? It shouldn't but as I said not 100% |
11-08-2011, 08:28 AM | #3 |
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Get a spare set of rims with dedicated winter rubber, usually a 1" decrease in rim diameter and same size front and rear (square set-up). Although you can mount/unmount winters you have to consider that you'll be paying for 8 mountings/unmountings per year plus balancing. Plus if you get caught by another surprise storm it's easier/safer to mount your winter wheels/tires at home than to drive somewhere to have winter tires mounted. If you plan on doing any driving in the snow, forget A/S tires altogether.
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18 x 8 Wheels with Winter Tires 225 40 18.
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11-08-2011, 02:53 PM | #7 |
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A lot of people like going with dedicated winter wheel and tire setups so that they don't have to pay for mounting and balancing twice a year. Additionally there is less of a chance that someone will scuff up your wheels in the process!
An 18" square setup for winter with a nice 225 winter tire should help you get through those cold months easily.
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Either get the sensors or live with the warning light all winter, the sensors are only about $200 for a set of four.
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If you're looking for snow tires I have my 215/50/17 conti snows for sale. 95% tread left, selling for $325 plus shipping
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