Best tire size settings for 17's in winter? got g35c and will be attacking fresh snow in the burbs...

hankook or blizzak?

 

i use the stock 17" tire sizes from the 350z (the 350z had available 17" in the USA):

225/50R17 front
235/50R17 rear

 

Don't forget that our friend Jerry (QRAFTWERKS) has offered to hook us up with our winter tire and wheels needs :

https://g35driver.com/forums/canada/112308-winter-wheels.html

Colin.

 

I went with four Yokohama IG721 tires. The winter was pretty mild by Alberta standards but there were quite a few days with semi deep fresh and slushy snow. Most of my driving is on the highway and it all went without incident. I did not ever have an issue stopping (though I am very cautious in the winter time).

On dry roads there is a lot more noise and more flexing that the stock all seasons. They always felt safe though when driving normally.

Sometimes parking or starting to move while parked in deep slushy snow led to a little bit of spinning but with a little patience I was always able to get moviing. I did get semi stuck once in our driveway but there was lots of fresh snow on top of hard ice.

Like I said before, on the road where it matters, the tires worked perfectly. So much better than my stock all seasons that are starting to get pretty worn. Looking forward to next spring when I can find some good summer tires.

As far as tread wear is concerned, I used the tires for a good 4-5 months. Much of the time was on the dry roads. I looked at the tires the other day and they still look nearly new.

Some of pros and cons of popular models are discussed here:
http://www.apa.ca/template.asp?DocID=97

 

265/65/17 is the treadwidth too wide?

 

I just finished the winter tire shopping and I end out with the hankook w409. It is a new one coming out this year I think. I know it is not best one but is only cost me 155+tax each. I have pretty good experence with the icebear in the last winter on my old car so I just give it try on my G. I just can not find icebear the 215/55/17 anywhere. For all of others I just feel it cost too much.

 

Yikes! These would be 4.7 inches too tall - your speedo would be out by almost 20%.

Try this tire size calculator:
http://www.canadiandriver.com/tools/...c/tirecalc.htm

 

That's a newer model truck or SUV tire- frontier 4x4 is one of them.

 

ummmmmm j/k right?

 

Can anyone get in contact with QRAFTWERKS? I sent him a PM because I definately need tires/rims, but no response

Troy.

 

I guess that wasn't the best question lol, was just curious, great deal on ebay for a set

 

I like my Dunlop M3 Winter Sport!!!

 

how much do new 17" blizzaks go for?

 

Sorry man, missed your post.
If you've tried his email: mogiemo@gmail.com, then try him by phone at Erin Mills Mazda-- he's the service manager there.
C.

 

225/55/R17 will work well?