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…

…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 help put the laws of physics on your side. Save Money While Enhancing Your Vehicle's Deep Snow Traction Tire Rack's…

…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…

I just purchased a new car but the Orginal Equipment tires are scary in the snow! Tire Rack has a solution for you. A Winter / Snow Tire and Wheel Package. You may say "I don't want to pay the extra money to get the wheels." Look at the purchase as an investment. Let's walk through…

…the snow, but dedicated winter / snow tires will make you unstoppable. Winter /Snow Tire Category If you haven't already done so, take a look at our winter / snow tire overview. Unless you're a very spirited driver, the optimal ice and packed snow grip of the Studless Ice & Snow category…

…tires as Original Equipment. While the all-wheel drive (AWD) Sienna is typically equipped with 235/55-18 run-flat tires and no spare. In general, a narrower tire is a better selection when sizing a winter / snow tire. Running narrower tires puts more weight, and therefore more grip on your tires.…

…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…

…tire to handle tough winter conditions. Winter Tire Size Winter conditions will vary from deep snow, glare ice and cold asphalt, so your winter tire size needs to be effective against your most common winter foes. The 2016 Honda HR-V EX AWD CVT weighs 3,094 pounds and would benefit from a narrower…

…and snow grip. Snow Tire Size Depending on your trim level you either have 235/65-17 or 235/60-18 sized tires. Both sizes will work well in snow as the 235 mm width is an appropriate match for the Odyssey's weight. A 235 mm width is narrow enough for deeper snow, but wide enough for packed snow,…

…Winter / Snow tire. Purchasing a Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package will give you the convenience of switching your tires on your own and ability to downsize your wheels and tires. Downsizing often reduces your overall cost and opens up more options in winter tires. Also, narrower tires will…

…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…