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Tonavi
09-06-2009, 10:52 AM
I bought some new rims at the beginning of the summer, now I want to put snow/ice tires on the remaining steelies. The original tire size was 185/60/15 but I found a blowout tire sale on Blizzak tires but they only come in 195/60/15. Would a 10mm difference cause any problems?

I was able to put 185/60/15 Potenzas on 15x6.5 rims without any issues.
Tamago
09-06-2009, 11:01 AM
you want a skinnier tire for snow traction.

it would physically work on your car, but remember they're also taller than stock.
RedRide
09-06-2009, 02:51 PM
Actually, snow traction is mostly dependant on the type of tire and not the size,
beeboy1917
09-06-2009, 04:17 PM
I have the exact same dilemma this year with the exact same tire sizes. How much of an issue is it to be taller than stock? Are there any warranty implications?
supmet
09-06-2009, 05:14 PM
Actually, snow traction is mostly dependant on the type of tire and not the size,

orly?

Go throw some 225 "snow tires" on and drive in 12 inches of snow in a yaris. Let me know how that works out for you
RedRide
09-06-2009, 08:47 PM
Are you "comparing apples and oranges"?

Given the exact same type of tires, one that is slightly wider will give less traction in snow? I don't thnk so.

Living in NY (for longer than I care to remenmber) I have found that the exact opposit to be true.
fei
09-07-2009, 08:53 AM
6.5" wide rims can cater up to 205 tyres if im nt wrong.
195 shd not be a problem to fit in.
Tonavi
09-08-2009, 03:46 PM
So 195's would be safe even though the original steel rim was 5.5 inches? I'd think that 10mm wouldn't make that much of a difference.
Tamago
09-08-2009, 03:52 PM
yes you'll be fine.

but if you can get the same deal on 185's do that
MUSKOKA800
09-08-2009, 04:09 PM
Should work okay. The car may seem sluggish out of the whole due to taller final gearing. Highway mileage may improve slightly while city mileage could suffer.
Tonavi
09-08-2009, 04:09 PM
Side question: Has anyone here had experience with winter tires? I've never personally used them before. The stock Potenza RE92s do okay in the snow, but I've had a few too many close calls to keep using them.
Tamago
09-08-2009, 04:20 PM
Side question: Has anyone here had experience with winter tires? I've never personally used them before. The stock Potenza RE92s do okay in the snow, but I've had a few too many close calls to keep using them.

i've used them on my 1990 corolla when i lived in spokane. much improved handling in snow