Who's thinking about Winter tires? I am :)
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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
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
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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?
Last edited by rpm&my_G35; 08-16-2011 at 08:24 PM.
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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.
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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
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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
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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?
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?