[s-cars] Snow Tire sizes/options

[Lee Levitt]

Jim,

If you're doing a good amount of winter driving on snow covered roads, including unplowed roads, I'd go with the taller, narrower tire. Overall circumference won't be much different.

On the other hand, if you're only seeing occasional slush and ice, I'd go with the wider tire. 

Either way I'd suggest taking a look at the latest Nokians. I'm running the R2s on three of my cars and it's a wonderful tire!

Best,

Lee

> On Nov 9, 2016, at 7:21 PM, <jim at almgt.com> <jim at almgt.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey all,
> 
> The time has come to retire my current set of Hankook Winter iPike studded snows in a 225/50-16 and unfortunately that same tire, which was unbelievable as far as traction and longevity goes (I’ve got at least 5 solid winters out of them!), seems to be few and far between.  I am finding very few choices in the 225/50-16 size actually, and was wondering if it would be that big a deal to go with a 225/55-16, as that seems to give me several more options available.  I’m sure the 215/55-16 option is out there as well.  Thoughts and suggestions?  Hoping to find something around $100 per tire…..thanks!
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Jim Fleischer
> ’95 urS6 avant
>