snow tires... help me out

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Old 09-29-2010, 06:26 AM
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snow tires... help me out

im in the market for snow tires. the stocks on my tls are 235/45/17

now, should i get a narrower 225/45/17 tire that will cut through snow better but less contact area???

any benefit with a taller 235/50/17 tire????

thanks!!!
Old 09-29-2010, 08:00 AM
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Stick with OEM size.
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No benifit to a taller tire but a narrower one ( 1 step down ) will tobogan less.
Old 09-29-2010, 10:08 PM
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A taller tire will throw off your speedometer, but a narrower tire will give you better traction. I'd worry less about the size of tire and more about investing in a good pair of winter tires.
Old 09-30-2010, 04:37 AM
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wouldnt you have to put chains for the snow? would it be smarter to get bigger tires so it wont be rubbing on ur rims as much?
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