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[DBordello]

I am considering putting on some all season tires for winter. Tirerack does not show any options for the OEM sizes (245/35 and 265/35).

What are reasonable sizes to put on the OEM 19" wheels?

Thanks,
Dan

[DBordello]

I am not looking for extreme performance. Just something that is comparable to stock (although I understand I may be losing some (alot?) of grip going to all season tires).

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by DBordello

I am considering putting on some all season tires for winter. Tirerack does not show any options for the OEM sizes (245/35 and 265/35).

What are reasonable sizes to put on the OEM 19" wheels?

Thanks,
Dan

Do you really want all seasons; some call them "no seasons", because they are a compromise in most conditions. Seems like you get enough snow where you are to warrant winter tires? There are quite a few threads on winter tire selection.

In all-seasons, TR has the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus in 245 & 255/35-19, which would be a good setup. Not inexpensive.

[DBordello]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Do you really want all seasons; some call them "no seasons", because they are a compromise in most conditions. Seems like you get enough snow where you are to warrant winter tires? There are quite a few threads on winter tire selection.

In all-seasons, TR has the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus in 245 & 255/35-19, which would be a good setup. Not inexpensive.

Tirerack has Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus in 245 & 275/35-19.

Do you think these will be OK on the OEM wheels? What is a good range of widths (and profiles) for the 19" wheels? (Ie, 255-275 on the rear).

[foosh]

Originally Posted by DBordello

Tirerack has Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus in 245 & 275/35-19.

Do you think these will be OK on the OEM wheels? What is a good range of widths (and profiles) for the 19" wheels? (Ie, 255-275 on the rear).

Yes, the 245 and 275 sizes you mentioned above would be just fine on your OEM 19s. The 275s will be a little pinched on the 9.5" width rear wheels (10" width would be better), but it's still listed as an acceptable mounting for that width.

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by DBordello

Tirerack has Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus in 245 & 275/35-19.

Do you think these will be OK on the OEM wheels? What is a good range of widths (and profiles) for the 19" wheels? (Ie, 255-275 on the rear).

I would go with the 255/35 rear. 275 is kind of wide for a winter tire.

BTW, did you see my post of the C&D test of winter options? Good comparison of different categories of tires. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317068

[foosh]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

I would go with the 255/35 rear. 275 is kind of wide for a winter tire.

BTW, did you see my post of the C&D test of winter options? Good comparison of different categories of tires. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317068

Actually, I agree with Greg. I was simply answering your question about whether 275s would work on the OEM rear wheel. However, Greg is right that wider is not better if you're looking for what will work better in winter conditions if that is your concern.

As he also said, you will face performance compromises during the dry days of winter.

[DBordello]

I guess the question is balancing winter and summer performance. I assume the wider tires help in the summer while the narrower tires are preferred in the winter.

Foosh, can you elaborate on "face performance comprimises during the dry days of winter"? Compared to what?

[rzm3]

I had 255/35ZR-19 and 275/35ZR-19 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S for a winter in upstate new york. They worked out just fine, but I would not recommend driving A/S in heavy snow.

[rzm3]

Read this on TR and you can learn more about the pros/cons of each type of tires.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...ay.jsp?ttid=36