09-16-2015, 11:55 AM | #1 |
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Winter Tire Sizes
Getting to be that time of year where I'm looking to buy a set of winter wheels/tires for my '13 GC MSport. Looking at the 19" Avant Garde M510 Silver Concave Wheels and leaning towards the Conti DWS/DWS06. Currently have the 20" 373M's but looking for a smaller winter A/S tire thus the smaller wheel.
Question I have is I want to go with tires sizes that give me as much aspect ratio as I can get without rubbing to help with the crappy NE roads-especially during winter months-so looking to go larger than the standard for 245/40 all around or 275/35&245/40 staggered. Thanks. |
09-16-2015, 09:44 PM | #2 |
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I think 245/40 is the highest sidewall you can get for 19 with 245 DWS's..some other brands may have 245/45.. I would not go wider to get a higher sidewall..wider would be worse for winter traction. The 255/55/19 would be too wide in my opinion in snow ...but if you will drive only when snow is shoveled.. you will have a nice cushion with 255/55
I am gonna do a square set up of 245/40 with blizzaks on my 19 style 367's..I would rather have real snows on the narrowest profile with RWD. |
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Agreed, I want to keep the 245 width but go as high as I can on the sidewall. If 245/40 is as high as I can go so be it. Don't want to go wider as that will defeat the purpose of going to an A/S tire to begin with. I've got X-drive so that should help out a ton as well.
For you, being you are RWD, 245/40 plus the Blizzak snows make sense. Thanks for the reply. |
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09-16-2015, 10:49 PM | #5 |
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I just noticed now you are xi.. profile wont matter as long as you stick with a square set-up
which you should for winter. Your only concern would be upping the side profile without getting too wide a tire. Now if you want to go staggered the rolling diameter of the front and rear wheels needs to be within 1% of each other to prevent damage. Use any online tire aspect ratio calculator and plug in the size you are want..dont exceed 1% between the front axles and you will be fine. http://www.wallaceracing.com/tire-aspect-calc.php |
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09-21-2015, 03:47 PM | #6 |
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I didn't see any winter wheel/tire option of 19's at tire rack, any suggestions from you experts?
Thanks Last edited by mcho3; 09-21-2015 at 03:53 PM.. |
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Does anybody have experience with Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 tires? My tire dealer recommended them today for winters. 255/35 20s all around. I've used Dunlop Wintersports and Sottozeros on other cars, but now I need snows for my M6 GC. Online reviews suggest the Hakkas are supergrippy on snow and ice, probably lose some cornering performance against some other performance winter tires.
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09-24-2015, 08:48 AM | #8 |
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mcho3, I've heard and read good things on various forums about the Blizzaks. I'm in CT so snow isn't my top priority. More concerned about cold and wet so going for an A/S tire. Not sure how it is in WA where you are but if you have more cold and wet vs. snow you may want to consider an A/S tire vs. a snow tire as well.
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10-02-2015, 10:43 PM | #11 |
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Nice wheels! UPWheels..
by the way mcho3 did not find 19in wheel/tire packages because he has an M6 not sure if 19's fit over those brake calipers. Every package for M6 is 20 |
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10-05-2015, 04:30 PM | #12 |
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Thanks zanye08 for catching that. Sorry mcho3, M6 will require 20" wheels to clear the Calipers.
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........ Factory set of OEM BMW 19 inch wheels #344 in MINT condition with brand new / never driven on / still stickered Bridgestone Blizzak WINTER tires thread here: http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1173869 Last edited by 05Mdriver; 10-14-2015 at 06:13 PM.. |
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