Thread: New tires for winter

I am looking at new winter tires for my stock rims. I have settled on these from Tire Rack.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...l=Blizzak+WS-60

My only question I have left is deciding between 225/60/16's or going a bit narrower say 215/60/16's. I have heard and read opinions varying on this subject which is best to truly help in Wintery type conditions. I have heard the narrower the tire, the better it is for slicing through the snow/water/slush as compared to a wider tire. But seeing the stock is only 225, will 215 make that much of a difference?

I checked on these tires through Consumer Reports and they rated them at a 68, just below the ContiWinterContact at 73 and the tops being Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip coming in at 83. But looking at those tires vs cost I settled on the Bridgestones. Also in the report it shows a better overall tire for all conditions with above average Snow traction and Ice Breaking and the ride and noise too were above average as well.

Any opinions are most welcomed.

It looks like a pretty good tire. I say stick with the stock tire size. The 40mm of extra width isn't going to make a whole lot of difference in snow cutting from the 215's on an almost 2-ton car. Plus, when the roads are dry, you'll have that little bit of extra traction for turning and braking.

I'd stick with the 225/60/16s if I were you man. Not only for looks, but i think it'll help you out more in the winter honestly.

My 93 GP came stock w/ 215/60/16s and I switched to 225/60/16s when I wore through that set, mostly for looks honestly. I used the same brand of tires too, Goodyear Eagle GAs. Anyhow, I actully noticed improved traction in the snow and ice verses the 215s honestly. I was surprised I noticed anything honestly. Wasn't much, but it seemed better. Theres my two cents.

BTW, off topic. You guys seeing snow/ice in STL yet or coming close?

Well it was flurrying here when I headed over to PT's tonight. But nothing ever accumulated from it. Its 34 degrees right now so we will see I suppose

I wound up going with another tire after getting enough grief for considering a true snow tire in a place that seldom gets a great deal of snow. And after thinking about it, the people whom I spoke with locally said you can just get a good rated M+S tire and still be ok for Missouri's winter season's.

So I went with this tire instead.

General Altimax HP

Results based on 285 submissions of our online tire survey.


........98%.. 8.8.. 9.0.. 9.0.. 8.7.. 9.1.. 8.8 ..7.7.. 6.8.. 7.2.. 9.1 ..8.9.. 8.9.. 826,097

Would You Buy This Tire Again?
Most said: "Definitely" (Average of 8.8 out of 10)

How Did This Tire Rank In Its Category?
2 out of 17 tires (Score of 8.5 vs best tire in category score of 8.6)
Compare This Tire to Other Grand Touring All-Season Tires

Color Key Superior (8.6-10) Fair (2.6-4.5) Excellent (6.6-8.5) Unacceptable (0-2.5) Good (4.6-6.5)

It rated good in light snow and ice. And even in deeper snow it rated good as well. And it saved me quite a bit over the other tires I originally looked at. I guess only time will tell