[V8] Winter Tire Size?

[Ed Kellock]

I use the stock rims for snows in the stock size.  Works great.  The
V8 is heavy enough along with the advanced diff controls that the
downsize for winter is not necessary.

On Mon, 19 Jul 2004 23:21:12 -0400, Kneale Brownson
<knotnook at traverse.com> wrote:
> You're going to switch tires on the rims?  I'd use the old wheels for
> snows.  You want a skinnier profile for better slippery traction, I think.
> I run 215X60's on my 200q20v in the summer and put 195X65's on for winter
> driving.  Works better in slush and heavy snow.  I plan on doing the same
> with the V8s as soon as the all-season tires that came on 'em are gone.
> 
> At 12:09 AM 7/19/2004 -0500, Scott Baumann / Progressive Technology
> 
> 
> Solutions wrote:
> >Yes, this may seem a touch early, but in another month, the first leaves
> >will begin to show color in the tops of the maples around here, and the
> >Packers will be going on the warpath.  I have recently pulled the OEM rims
> >from my 1990 V8Q in favor of some 17" Rondell 58s.  The rubber I put on the
> >Rondells is 235-45-17.  I am wondering if Blizzak 225-45-17 will fit these
> >rims as well, without clearance issues?
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Scott Baumann
> >Wisconsin
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