Hmmm .. winter tires on 18" rims?
Hmmm .. winter tires on 18" rims?
Have any of you guys done this?
I've got Volk 18 x 8.5's ... not sure if I should do this ... but the alternative is to store the car for the winter and hitch rides with my sister.
Since I have the 4 piston AP brakes ... i can't throw on my 15" steel wheels anymore.
Your comments/rants/suggestions are all appreciated!
Tkx!
I've got Volk 18 x 8.5's ... not sure if I should do this ... but the alternative is to store the car for the winter and hitch rides with my sister.
Since I have the 4 piston AP brakes ... i can't throw on my 15" steel wheels anymore.
Your comments/rants/suggestions are all appreciated!
Tkx!
Did you miss me or something? 
You don't think I'll have traction with winter tires on 18's? The reason I'm even pondering this is b/c you see high end MB's, BMW's etc .. they have relatively low profile all season tires on 17's or 18's .. & I can't imagine these car manufacturers using tires that would make their owners b!tch & complain .. or am I completely out in left field?
Ciao!
You don't think I'll have traction with winter tires on 18's? The reason I'm even pondering this is b/c you see high end MB's, BMW's etc .. they have relatively low profile all season tires on 17's or 18's .. & I can't imagine these car manufacturers using tires that would make their owners b!tch & complain .. or am I completely out in left field?
Ciao!
Originally posted by SprintMax
he is alive
makes no sense putting winter tires on 18's .. still will be a b!tch to drive.. even though my cousin doesn't have any trouble with his winter tires on his 17's on his GS 400 and its RWD
he is alive
makes no sense putting winter tires on 18's .. still will be a b!tch to drive.. even though my cousin doesn't have any trouble with his winter tires on his 17's on his GS 400 and its RWD
Originally posted by theblue
its a crime to use volks in the winter... I recommend you find some really CHEAP used, beat up 18s and put some all seasons on them...
its a crime to use volks in the winter... I recommend you find some really CHEAP used, beat up 18s and put some all seasons on them...
I just don't want to be stuck @ the mercy of my sister's Z24 for the winter!!!
they also weigh 4000 lbs 
Originally posted by ohboiya
Did you miss me or something?
You don't think I'll have traction with winter tires on 18's? The reason I'm even pondering this is b/c you see high end MB's, BMW's etc .. they have relatively low profile all season tires on 17's or 18's .. & I can't imagine these car manufacturers using tires that would make their owners b!tch & complain .. or am I completely out in left field?
Ciao!
Did you miss me or something?
You don't think I'll have traction with winter tires on 18's? The reason I'm even pondering this is b/c you see high end MB's, BMW's etc .. they have relatively low profile all season tires on 17's or 18's .. & I can't imagine these car manufacturers using tires that would make their owners b!tch & complain .. or am I completely out in left field?
Ciao!
I'd find the smallest rims that will fit over your brakes. Although the sidewall is really flexible on snow tires, all that rubber helps with traction (allowing the contact patch to conform with the variety of winter surfaces.) There are also more 'sport' oriented snow tires available (check tirerack) that might perform decently and still be good in the snow.
I think an 18" snow tire, if they are even available, wouldn't be very effective in snow. Most 18" rims are what, 7.5" wide? A narrower tire/rim combo would definitely be a better option.
Just my $.02, I've spent a few years using snows.
Regards,
TOM
I think an 18" snow tire, if they are even available, wouldn't be very effective in snow. Most 18" rims are what, 7.5" wide? A narrower tire/rim combo would definitely be a better option.
Just my $.02, I've spent a few years using snows.
Regards,
TOM
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