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2005 G35 coupe snow tires?

I have 19 inches with stock tires.
could someone suggest good snow tires for me that can be purchased online?

I haven't been to discount tires. wondering if they sell them too.
 
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Is it just me or does Tire Rack display only

18 ches performance wheel pkg
6 speed manual transmission
Base model

I don't see anything about 19 inches.
 
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don't get 19" snow tires. basically the smaller/thinner the tire, the easier it is to cut through the snow. i have an 05 w/ 19's as well, but a former service rep recomended 17" rims w/ 225/50/17 winter tires.

For your reference, I bought locally:
BSA329 17x7
225/50/17 Dunlop Sport M3

He also confirmed this setup will clear our 05s.
 
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Originally Posted by C7Performance
don't get 19" snow tires. basically the smaller/thinner the tire, the easier it is to cut through the snow. i have an 05 w/ 19's as well, but a former service rep recomended 17" rims w/ 225/50/17 winter tires.

For your reference, I bought locally:
BSA329 17x7
225/50/17 Dunlop Sport M3

He also confirmed this setup will clear our 05s.
and don't forget they are way less expensive than 19's.
 
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Old 11-06-2005, 12:11 PM
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I don't think there is even snow tires for 19" rims. I think the biggest snow tire size is 18"
 
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Bridgestone is making blizzaks in 225 40 19 and 245 40 19 but for the price it's probably going to be you could get a set of 17's + rims for a little $$$ more. The 17's will perform better in the snow also.
 
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