3.3TT Winter Tires

[doubleseas]

Hello all!

I have 19 inch summers on but looking to go with winters. A couple questions regarding sizes. I'm looking at Blizzaks. Should I go 18 inch or 19 inch? Is there any reason to go 18 other than saving money?

Also in 19 inch the car recommends 255 on rear and 225 on front or 225s all around. Is there a difference in safety between these options?

Lastly the 18 inch recommendation is same size all around unlike the 19 inch which recommends "bigger" at the back.

What do you think is best option, price aside?

Thanks so much!

 

[RedCal]

18in for the higher sidewall, (potholes!) 225's on all four corners (so you can rotate them )

 

[D.J.]

Hello all!

I have 19 inch summers on but looking to go with winters. A couple questions regarding sizes. I'm looking at Blizzaks. Should I go 18 inch or 19 inch? Is there any reason to go 18 other than saving money?

Also in 19 inch the car recommends 255 on rear and 225 on front or 225s all around. Is there a difference in safety between these options?

Lastly the 18 inch recommendation is same size all around unlike the 19 inch which recommends "bigger" at the back.

What do you think is best option, price aside?

Thanks so much!

If money is no object - 19" staggered setup is great for the winter

Most use 18" square for the ease of rotation + extra sidewall for comfort + cost is usually a major factor (both for rims and tires).

 

[doubleseas]

Thanks!

 

[Guzman]

Just wanted to point out, just in case it wasn't obvious, that going with 18" will require new wheels.With that said, I would recommend going with 18". Mine are 18x8 and tires are 225/45/18 and they do incredibly well in Canadian winters. Also having a separate set of wheels and tires makes swapping them yourself easier.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Hi, and welcome.

My AWD came with Michelin summer tires on staggered 19" wheels, which I turned into a winter setup with A/S tires (don't get that much snow in the Valley and it's cleared off by the following afternoon, plus most winter days rise above freezing for hours). Dedicated snow tires are both more rare in staggered 19" and more expensive than square 18s.

If I was happy with the 19" I already had for summer and wanted a winter setup, I'd definitely look at 18" wheels, but I'd not want 225 as they are a bit skimpy for this heavy of a car: I'd try for 245 as the better look and handling option, for all those nice winter days when the roads are basically dry.