…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…
"Why does Tire Rack recommend narrower tires for winter use?" It's all about physics. Wider tire sizes have to plow through the snow which causes more resistance and a tendency to float. A narrower option, with a smaller contact patch, has more weight per square inch that helps the tire…
When it comes to winter driving, narrower tires have an easier time plowing through snow. This is one of the reasons we recommend smaller aftermarket wheels for winter on most vehicles when shopping for a Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package. Another reason for downsizing is to protect your wheels…
…preferred for deep snow use, they're the better choice for this particular wheel application. Bridgestone's Blizzak LM-60 is offered in these size configurations for the 2012-13 winter season. If you need narrower tires for more severe snow and ice conditions, an 18" Winter Tire &…
…gets narrower as it will with a narrower width tire, it has to get longer. And the mechanics of the longer footprint help with the longitudinal traction for acceleration and braking. You can try to achieve a narrower solution for your vehicle in different ways: * Shop by vehicle in the winter…
…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 winter…
…options in winter tires. Also, narrower tires will give you better winter traction than a wider option, so if you have a staggered wider rear set-up, switching to a square narrower set-up will help. For more help selecting the proper winter tire, read "Size Selection of Winter / Snow…
…Compared to your factory 215/55R17, 205/65R16 is about a 1/2" narrower and 2/10" larger in diameter so they're narrow enough for deeper snow but wide enough to handle ice and packed snow. Winter Wheel Our winter wheel list has been filtered to only show more resilient finishes so…
…abilities, drivers in the milder winter climates may be happier with a Performance Winter/Snow tire. Studless Ice and Snow Tire Sizes For the harsher winter climates, 195/65-15 would be the optimum winter tire size in the Studless Ice and Snow category. 195/65-15 is narrow enough to cut through deep…
…tires to keep you going. Let's find the right set for exactly how and where you drive. Winter/Snow Tire Size: Your Model X comes with either 20" or 22" wheels as Original Equipment. We need to find Winter/Snow tires narrow enough for deeper snow yet wide enough to be effective on ice,…
…LM-32 Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D Sport Edition WX5 RIAL Lugano Tesla owners with the 21" dedicated summer tires will definitely need a tire that provides winter grip. We would suggest you downsize to one of the 19" options (as narrower tires are recommended for winter driving) listed above…
…narrower tire doesn't change the air chamber of the tire. In fact, the amount of space is nearly the same as the factory tire. The pressure also carries the load of the vehicle, so the factory pressure will go unchanged. Now that I have found the right Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package for…
…decision of picking the best winter tire for my driving conditions. I considered the category of studless ice and snow tires for these offer the best traction in the worst of weather. I had narrowed my choice to the following three tires: Continental Extreme Winter Contact, Bridgestone Blizzak WS60,…
…to look. One way is to shop for a Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package rather than searching for wheels in our website's wheels section. Tire Rack's Preferred Winter Package often feature alternate sizes that combine smaller diameter wheels with narrower, higher profile tires that have…
…Downsizing to the narrower 205/55R16 size is paying off. When approaching slush or snow, you can feel the car and tire slice through the wintry mix with ease. Handling and braking do suffer a slight bit with the more narrow tire, but I opted for this size for winter use, not for ultimate handling…
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