Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Judge my winter wheel & tire setup...constructively.

confucius · 11-03-2017, 11:16 PM

For a few reasons – all personal choice with no science applied; Stock was 245/275, but I actually run 275/305 for 8-9 months, so 225/255 is in keeping with the normal F/R sizing ratio in my mind; narrower fronts to more easily find the pavement and discourage plowing on top of the snow when turning; the rear looks a bit more filled out with a wider set; and don't forget 85% of the winter will be driving on cold, yet dry roads - so rear grip will still matter for our car - at least for my style of driving.

My choice was also driven by what made the most sense financially. TR had a great deal on 4 18x8 wheels that fit our sport brakes and that I could wrap with winter rubber. So, I simply ordered the narrowest for front and widest for rear allowed on the same 8" wheel.

Couldn't be more pleased rolling into my 5th winter.

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I also should say that I run the Blizzak LM- line of winters...not the WS

11-03-2017, 11:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
confucius Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: 312-land Posts: 58 Drives: '13 Sport Slvr MT Rep Power: 12	For a few reasons – all personal choice with no science applied; Stock was 245/275, but I actually run 275/305 for 8-9 months, so 225/255 is in keeping with the normal F/R sizing ratio in my mind; narrower fronts to more easily find the pavement and discourage plowing on top of the snow when turning; the rear looks a bit more filled out with a wider set; and don't forget 85% of the winter will be driving on cold, yet dry roads - so rear grip will still matter for our car - at least for my style of driving. My choice was also driven by what made the most sense financially. TR had a great deal on 4 18x8 wheels that fit our sport brakes and that I could wrap with winter rubber. So, I simply ordered the narrowest for front and widest for rear allowed on the same 8" wheel. Couldn't be more pleased rolling into my 5th winter. > I also should say that I run the Blizzak LM- line of winters...not the WS Last edited by confucius; 11-03-2017 at 11:36 PM.