Narrow Snow Tires

…longtime Tire Rack customer who was looking for a new set of winter / snow tires for his hybrid SUV. He was surprised to see our Preferred Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package didn't feature a narrower tire size. Many drivers benefit from a narrow tires ability to cut through deeper snow, but…

…tires are Passenger All-Season tires developed forsmall cars and are available in narrow, high-profile, hard-to-find tiresizes. Designed to offer year-round driving capability, ClassicAll Season tires provide traction in dry, wet and wintry conditions,even in light snow.Classic All Season tires…

…wide, low profile tires have to "plow" a wide path through deep snow, where narrower tires have an easier time. So if you're likely to drive through deep snow this year, you'll want winter / snow tires and wheels in sizes that better help you. Your winter tire and wheel sizes…

…fair share of snow and ice, you can't beat the performance of a set of dedicated winter / snow tires. Remember, all-season tires are a compromise intended to provide acceptable traits under a wide variety of conditions. Using our Winter Tire Decision Guide will help you narrow down your choices…

…tires are Passenger All-Season tires developed forsmall cars and are available in narrow, high-profile, hard-to-find tiresizes. Designed to offer year-round driving capability, ClassicAll Season tires provide traction in dry, wet and wintry conditions,even in light snow.Classic All Season tires…

…When should you run a narrower size and how narrow should you go? Going to a narrower tire is especially helpful if you drive in deep snow. For example, Green Bay, Wisconsin averages 53.9" snow per year; if you're a Corolla driver in this area, narrower 185/65R15 tires are better at cutting…

…will need a set of winter / snow tires for the colder months. While many drivers opt for a Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package, some will choose to install winter / snow tires on their original wheels, which are often 19" diameter. In general, narrower tires are better for navigating through…

…215/55R17 tires. When it comes time to purchase your winter / snow tires, what size should you get? Every driver's situation and preferences will vary, but a 215 width tire is narrow enough to cut through moderate and deep snow, yet wide enough to handle hard-packed snow, ice and dry roads. Tire…

…helps the tire cut through the ice and snow. In addition to the increased winter capability, there are other advantages to a minus size winter / snow tire. In most cases, narrower tires have a lower price tag. The advantage will apply in cases where you're purchasing a Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel…

…M3 Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package, but those sizes will give a stretched look on the ZCP wheels. While the 9" and 10" wide wheels are technically within the recommended range for these tire sizes, winter tires tend to run slightly narrow, and the net result is a tire that looks…