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what size for snow tires?

Started by curry67, December 08, 2013, 12:42:55 AM

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curry67

December 08, 2013, 12:42:55 AM
i want to get a smaller rim with a bigger tire for the winter roads and for the cheaper cost. a website lists these as possible sizes.
215/70-17
225/65-17
235/65-17
255/60-17
225/60-18
245/55-18
255/55-18
225/55-19
235/50-19
245/50-19
255/50-19

i just want to know what ones would fit best.

DJE624

#1
December 08, 2013, 12:58:28 AM
Not sure what would fit best but, I don't know if your front brakes will fit inside a 17".   They may fit inside  an 18".

2Canches

#2
December 08, 2013, 02:54:51 AM
Go to tirerack.com & see what fits your vehicle. Or look in your car manual. Go with the smallest rim that fits with with the skinniest pizza cutter tires.

Night Hawk

#3
December 08, 2013, 02:03:18 PM
225/50/r18s work well for me these past three years.
2017 Fusion Sport
GFB DivValve/165* Thermo
K&N Panel/CFM Breather
Ult Perf Int Garrett Core/MKZ oil cooler
FMS 70mm TB/ NGK .026/LMS V6 93

mikesz1984

#4
February 22, 2014, 02:36:29 PM
I just put 235/65/17 steel rims on my 2010 non pp sho.  They clear the brakes by about a 1/4 of an inch  and no rubbing on anything in the wheel wells of the car. I bought them off a buddy that had them on a 2003 ford explorer. 
2010 taurus SHO
1992 firebird convertible
2005 kawasaki vulcan classic 1500

vernonator

#5
February 24, 2014, 08:44:26 AM
Quote from: Night Hawk on December 08, 2013, 02:03:18 PM
225/50/r18s work well for me these past three years.

Yup - I run Blizzaks in that size  on a 2012 SHO w/PP
2012 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP. Livernois Stage 4+, PPE Catless DP's, EBC Stage 4 Front/Rear Brakes
2015 Tuxedo Black Explorer Sport 401A, no mods....YET :)

curry67

#6
November 13, 2014, 11:20:00 PM
never ended up getting snow tires last year. ended up ordering some 235/55/18s xice 3 should help alot, way to stressful driving with no grip.

SHOdded

#7
November 13, 2014, 11:21:06 PM
No fear of no-grip with the XIce3!  Enjoy :)
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

vernonator

#8
November 14, 2014, 09:56:01 AM
I run 255/55-18" Blizzaks on my SHO
2012 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP. Livernois Stage 4+, PPE Catless DP's, EBC Stage 4 Front/Rear Brakes
2015 Tuxedo Black Explorer Sport 401A, no mods....YET :)

Debonair70

#9
December 06, 2014, 10:31:44 PM
Running Nokian Hakkapelitta R2's, 245/50/20 on the stock wheels as my winter set-up. Boy do they grip...oh and they're SUV tires  :P
2018 F-150 Lariat w/Max Tow - BCB Plugs & Custom 93 Tune | aFe Magnum Force CAI | Diode Dynamics SS3 Max Yellow Fogs

panther427

#10
December 06, 2014, 10:40:42 PM
Last I had looked I had not found nokian in a stock ish size.  Good to know.  I'm also running 245/50/20 but they are blizzak DM-V1 tires I found used in the spring for $200. But my next set will be nokian tires.  They are amazing.
2013 SHO

Debonair70

#11
December 06, 2014, 11:09:13 PM
Quote from: panther427 on December 06, 2014, 10:40:42 PM
Last I had looked I had not found nokian in a stock ish size.  Good to know.  I'm also running 245/50/20 but they are blizzak DM-V1 tires I found used in the spring for $200. But my next set will be nokian tires.  They are amazing.

AMAZING to say the least!
2018 F-150 Lariat w/Max Tow - BCB Plugs & Custom 93 Tune | aFe Magnum Force CAI | Diode Dynamics SS3 Max Yellow Fogs

SHOdded

#12
December 07, 2014, 12:04:11 AM
Nokians have achieved near-legendary status among users/reviewers :)
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

PokerMunkee

#13
December 07, 2014, 12:18:29 AM Last Edit: December 07, 2014, 12:22:43 AM by PokerMunkee
I'm running 245-55-18 (Pirelli Scorpion Ice/Snow).  I'm missing my 20" summer tires, so much better grip when dry and looks.  But these Pirellis do great in the white stuff.  The SHO will be like a new car when May comes around and I get my 20"s back on!


2013 SHO PP - Ignot Silver/Charcoal
Unleashed 91 tune w/ 3BAR, Corsa exhaust, LEDs everywhere
2011 F-250 6.2 CCSB FX4

panther427

#14
December 07, 2014, 12:32:55 AM
Quote from: SHOdded on December 07, 2014, 12:04:11 AM
Nokians have achieved near-legendary status among users/reviewers :)

And for good reason. I have owned some before. And loved them.   

Must say from looking at photos of the scorpions I'm not all that impressed with them but they are better than a summer or all season tire I'm sure. 
2013 SHO
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