Re: Snow tires for 4000S

[Don Hoefer <hoefer@jaxom.eng.pko.dec.com>]

David,

> I have a 4000S with the standard 185/60-14 (100mm bolt pattern) tires and
> was wondering if anyone has tried something like using 13" VW rims with
> narrow 155/80-13 snow tires.  Or if this is crazy, what would be the best
> combination and model tire to use.  I probably really don't need them here
> in Indianapolis, but I'm curious what I could get if I really wanted snow
> tires.

Don't go that small.  Go with the 175/70-13s for snows.  I have even tried
this size on my Coupe for snows.  It can't be beat in unplowed snow.  You
won't bend the 14" alloy wheels on the spring potholes either.  That was
the biggest reason I went with that size for snows.  The 185/60-14 does
give better performance on pavement.

For 13" rims, try to get 5.5" width.  5" will work and will be more readily
available.

Don Hoefer
'82 Coupe

Massachusetts, USA