Who's thinking about Winter tires? I am :)
 

I figure if Sylvan can start a new hockey thread then I can ask a tire question...a winter tire question to be specific.

Tire experts - It seems the Michelin X-Ice Xi2 245/45R18, for the rear tires, is a little hard to come by and to be honest I would rather put the same size of winter tire on all four corners, using my stock wheels.

The question...is it possible and safe to put a Michelin X-Ice Xi2 225/50R18 on the rear Sport wheel which is 8.5" wide? Is is too stretched and dangerous for a winter tire??

Before you ask:
- I am planning on permanently using the stocks for winter and getting others for spring/summer/fall.
- yes, I know there are other winter tires and I am considering them too.

Also, if you have (or know of) a set of 225/50R18 winters FS, that will clear the Infiniti BBK, please feel free to let me know.

Thanks

There isn't going to be much for stretch putting a 225 on an 8.5. Dont condemn yourself to one set of tires or one specific size either.

everybody PM me what kind of winter tires you want and I will put together a Group buy for you from my Wheel and Tire guy.

To answer your question....the recommendation for 225 55 18 is the MAXIMUM rim width should be 8

Plus the 225 55 18 should not replace the 245 45 18 as the total diameter has over an inch difference

Dang, do we realy have to talk snows :(
......alright, alright

I'm going to need a set for my Foz before the white stuff arives.
Going to pickup a set of wheels too.

Paul, if you look on Tirerack - under tire specs.
It will give you min & max rim width for each tire size.

I asked about 225/50R18 (not 55)
My car has 225/50/18 fronts and 245/45/18 rears. I hope there's not almost an inch difference.

You should start a thread for it
I would be interested in seeing what you can do in a group buy. I'm not particular on Michelin. Hankook, Toyo, Bridgestones, Yokohama, Goodyear...etc.
Let us know what tires you contact is willing to offer in a group buy. Also, can they find 18" steelie that will offset and clear the Infiniti BBK?

Thanks again Ian...I found it. Looks like it will work. The range for the X-Ice 225/50/18 is 6.5-8.5"
This is good news because if you go up to a 245/45/18 then you have to buy Performance Winters and that's not what I would like.

If anybody else is thinking snow, i have a set of Alpin PA2'sin 245/4518 with 8/32 remaining for cheap. PM me if you need them. No way i'd use the G in the snow again.

I'm thinking Nokian WR G2 for the mom mobile, but damn, they're pricy.

i'm gonna need a set of winters for mine as well..

I wish I knew, I let these go for $250 today with the locking lug nuts. 2 of the tires were still good too. https://g35driver.com/forums/wheels-...er-wheels.html

Thank's anyways, but I'm planning to use my stocks as winters and getting something new for the upcoming spring ;)

My guy says he can get a set of 17" Wheels (not steelies) with Hankook i-Pikes THAT WILL CLEAR BREMBO. for around $1200.

I can see if we can get maybe 5-10 guys together to get a better deal

Oops sorry about that....225 50 18.. WILL NOT fit on an 8.5" rim and but is a good swap for 245 45 18....1/4 inch difference

Explain to me why it won't fit, I've run a 225 on a 10 with no issue.