JJH

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I know this is in the wrong section but this is a time sensitive question.

I've got the opportunity to pick up 4 G35 rims with nearly brand new Blizzak LM-60s for $530. The fronts and rears are different sizes (G35s are staggered stock) and I most likely will never use these for anything other than snow tires. They are also 19s as opposed to my current stock Type-s 17s.

How do 19s fare in the snow?

When buying a new set of tires for these rims, will I still be eligible for tire deals? Most say you have to but them in sets...for example the $100 gift card you get from Discount Tire.

4drviper

15 or 19 or 26, as long as they have tread, they're good in snow..

Italiano

Get em....great deal....payed $800 for my Rays 19's...(For my G...)

HEAVY_RL

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just put the wide ones on the front.

CLtotheTL32

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I would do it

poormans_tl69

Id do it, that price is awesome.

Italiano

http://www.flickr.com/photos/83727240@N03/8403111815/

CLtotheTL32

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Chris he's asking about how they would do in the snow, not how they look on the car they originally came on

Italiano

Great in the snow......Posted pic for the people who may not know what they look like

CLtotheTL32

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All I see is an excuse to whore out your car

Italiano

Maybe alittle...

JJH

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Aren't g35 coupes AWD anyways? Or did you have them on your TL?

CLtotheTL32

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G35 coupes were only RWD. G35 sedan had optional AWD.

ZOMGVTEK

How well would they fit?

Heres a picture of those wheels on a 6th gen Accord, if that helps.

JJH

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The fit is fine. There are plenty of people who have ran the same wheels on their TLs. I'm only buying these for the sole purpose of having them as winter beaters. But if bigger wheels are worst in the snow, it may not be a good idea. That's what I'm trying to figure out.

CLtotheTL32

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I believe those Accords had a pretty weak offset compared to the TL, resulting in the super flush fitment. Here's what they look like on a TL:



OP I'm not sure why a larger wheel would hinder performance from winter tires. Isn't it a bit late for getting winter wheels anyway?

JJH

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I've got winter tires on my stock type-s rims right now, blizzak ws60s. Great tires but two of them are nearly worn out (worn out enough to be classified as an all season). These tires/wheels will serve as my winter set so I won't have to swap tires off each winter.

CLtotheTL32

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Gotcha! You can't beat the price so I would go for them.

triax37

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Wider is generally NOT better for tires in snow. This is primarily because wider tires don't dig as deep into the snow, as the car's weight is distributed over a larger area. Imagine a knife trying to cut through butter - the narrow edge will get to the bottom (asphalt) more quickly than the thicker, flat side could. You may offset this loss with the snow tire's rubber compound, but people often shift from a 17" all-season tire to a 16" winter tire, not the other way. Good luck OP!