09-13-2013, 12:31 PM | #23 | |
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Yes, you are correct on that. I meant the shape of the contact patch. You do not want a wide cp, but a skinny cp to punch thru the snow. There is a reason why BMW recommends a 205 tire for winter. The only car I've seen BMW recommend a 245 snow/winter tire is on, is the 5er GT with the V8tt engine.
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I don't think those would fit right on a 7j x 17 wheel though. ?
Thats probably why BMW sticks with a 205 tire. Speaking of tires... have you guys seen the new Pirelli/Conti tire that has a foam pad ridding along the inside of the carcass to reduce noise. It will be used first on the Audi RS7 and RS6 cars as an OE tire.
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