jnovember

Would like to put winter tires on existing stock 17x7 SE rims and also get wider 17" rims (17x7.5 or 17x8)for summer tires. Will eventually replace existing 225/50-17 RE92's with 245/45-17's (which is why looking for wider 17" rims).

So.....

What winter tires do you recommend?

What rims do you recommend?

Thanks!

Cwa232

I picked up a set of 16" Nissan wheels on e-bay, which gave me a lot more options for snow tires - at a better price too. I mounted a set of Dunlop Winter Sport M2's from Tire Rack. So far I have not been dissapointed. The Dunlops are quiet, handle great for snows, and are unreal in snow/slush.

MS 2K1 AE

I agree with the post above. Go to a 16 for your winter treads. Check Tirerack (I got 16's with Blizzak MZ-01s for about $900 shipped) or look for a set of factory 16s (ebay or here http://www.aaarims.com/specials.shtml#nissan ). The price difference from the 16's to 17's tires will cover about half the cost of the rims plus give you better snow performance (due to narrower/taller tire). I have pics if you want to see my setup.

Tony Fernandes

I just bought a set of 215/55HR-16 Toyo Observe Garits with steel wheels at Les Schwab for $750 installed. There's no snow anywhere today (figures) but they are phenomenal on dry pavement. I briefly got it up to 100 and they felt very stable. They were really quiet, too. A little bumpy around town but not too bad. I can't wait to go skiing Wednesday and try them out!!

I agree with everyone else. Try the 16" wheels, it gives you way more options. Also, the thinner tires are better.

Tony


Tony