Help with winter tire size please
#1
Help with winter tire size please
Hi,
I have a stock 2005 TL. The orignal tire size is 235/45/17.
I want to get winter tires. Tirerack tells me that the optimal tire size for winter tires is either 215/55/16, or 205/60/16.
My friend has a set of winter tires(only one year used) that he is willing to give to me for free, but the size is 205/65/16. I know my speedometer will be off by about 4.6%, but will there be any other problems to worry about?
I have a stock 2005 TL. The orignal tire size is 235/45/17.
I want to get winter tires. Tirerack tells me that the optimal tire size for winter tires is either 215/55/16, or 205/60/16.
My friend has a set of winter tires(only one year used) that he is willing to give to me for free, but the size is 205/65/16. I know my speedometer will be off by about 4.6%, but will there be any other problems to worry about?
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I'm not concerned with the looks, and I'm not sure why it would "handle like a school bus", can you explain?. If you compare the skinnier winter tires, to the wider standard tires the skinnier tires will definitely outperform the wider tires in snowy conditions.
Also, I know that 235/45/17 winter tires would work, but I have the option to get a free set of 205/65/15. I'd like to use these free tires as long as there are no other negative consequences.
Also, I know that 235/45/17 winter tires would work, but I have the option to get a free set of 205/65/15. I'd like to use these free tires as long as there are no other negative consequences.
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Taller sidewall on a shorter wheel will cause the tire to flex more under load....so cornering will suffer. Also winter tires typically don't have too stiff of a sidewall so the car will have that floaty vague feeling.
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I'm not concerned with the looks, and I'm not sure why it would "handle like a school bus", can you explain?. If you compare the skinnier winter tires, to the wider standard tires the skinnier tires will definitely outperform the wider tires in snowy conditions.
Also, I know that 235/45/17 winter tires would work, but I have the option to get a free set of 205/65/15. I'd like to use these free tires as long as there are no other negative consequences.
Also, I know that 235/45/17 winter tires would work, but I have the option to get a free set of 205/65/15. I'd like to use these free tires as long as there are no other negative consequences.
I’ve stated this before, on the snow rescue vehicles, do you see skinny tires, certainly not as wider is better. To me these companies just like to sell tires and wheels, another money maker.
Example-On a 2008 Kia Optima, OE size 205/60-16, but the Rack recommends a 205/65-15, makes no sense as the 15” tires are actually smaller in diameter, but same width.
I could go on and on, but in my opinion, stick with the OE size, but to get maximum traction, you may need to go down in speed rating, as the V rating tires will conquer snow conditions, but most times not as easily as the lesser rated tires. More aggressive tread, more heat, lower speed rating.
Good luck
#11
2021 RDX A SPEC
got 2008 base TL.
slapped on 16" steelies with General Altimax Arctics at 205/16/60. got a great deal. car handles fine. the Generals are a very quiet tire considering
it's a winter tire. We're averaging about 0 degrees celsius now in Vancouver but still no snow. Can definitely feel the better grip of the Generals. YES, your car may look like ass but only for 3-4months. Come Spring, I can take out the stock 17s and clean them inside out before I slap them back on.
so yah.. 205/16/60 or 215/16/60 will be fine.
slapped on 16" steelies with General Altimax Arctics at 205/16/60. got a great deal. car handles fine. the Generals are a very quiet tire considering
it's a winter tire. We're averaging about 0 degrees celsius now in Vancouver but still no snow. Can definitely feel the better grip of the Generals. YES, your car may look like ass but only for 3-4months. Come Spring, I can take out the stock 17s and clean them inside out before I slap them back on.
so yah.. 205/16/60 or 215/16/60 will be fine.
#13
05' AT SSM
+1 for 205/60 r16
When i had all seasons in winter i had to worry about getting traction from stops and not spinning out on corners.
Now with the 205/60+blizzaks w60's the only thing i have to worry about is other peoples driving haha.
When i had all seasons in winter i had to worry about getting traction from stops and not spinning out on corners.
Now with the 205/60+blizzaks w60's the only thing i have to worry about is other peoples driving haha.
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First time I ever heard someone compromising safety and overall handling characteristics for the sake of saving money and going 3 sizes smaller. With the 205 you're actually talking about a load rating that is 220 lbs less per tire, or 880 lbs less total loaded weight.
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