Winter set up help

jbuzz

After several weeks of research Im going with Hankook iPike W409 225x50x18 all the way around.

Im in north NJ too and the car was undrivable last winter! Ill sacrifice performance for safety.

I bought 6 5zigen FN01R-C Hot Version Matte Black wheels, 4 - 18x8.5 and 2 18x9.5. Wheels, tires, tpms rebuild, mounted balanced, lugs, caps and shipping $2099.

Will run the 9.5 with 275's until the first storm or icing then throw the 8.5 225 snow tires on.

I ran the stock staggered all season setup last winter, with the stock 245's there simply isnt enough lbs per sq in on the tires to grip effectively.

If your Z is your daily driver like me, I would highly suggest rethinking the 245's.

Jeffblue

I'm not sure what 'stock' staggered all season setup you are talking to. all the stock setups on this car are summer tires. if you were running an all season tire setup, that would probably result in your inability to grip more so than a 245 vs a 225. i am going ot run a dunlop wintersport M3's 245/45/18 all around on the stock Enkei 18's. theres only about a 3/4 inch difference in tread with, and indeed, narrower is better in snow, but i don't think that .78 inches is gonna make much of difference in 'cutting through the snow' power. i dont really feel comforable having a 225/50 on the rear of this car. seems to narrow. maybe its just in my head tho.

how much did you get the Ipikes for? i read good things about them.