Blizzak DM-V1 tire width on CS 06
03-22-2011, 02:20 PM
#1
Racer
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Blizzak DM-V1 tire width on CS 06
Morning all, I am looking to get a set of dedicated snow tires on my 06 CS. I have heard nothing but stellar reports from the Blizzak DM-V1.
My question is that they only offer 2 sizes in 19"
245/55 R19 3% taller
255/60 R19 8% taller
Should i get the 255? or the 245s?
the 245's seems a bit narrow but then again narrow is better in snow correct?
Advice anyone?
ps. i have a spare set of OEM 19" i want to mount them on.
Thank you
My question is that they only offer 2 sizes in 19"
245/55 R19 3% taller
255/60 R19 8% taller
Should i get the 255? or the 245s?
the 245's seems a bit narrow but then again narrow is better in snow correct?
Advice anyone?
ps. i have a spare set of OEM 19" i want to mount them on.
Thank you
Last edited by snappy; 03-22-2011 at 02:38 PM.
03-23-2011, 01:48 PM
#2
Racer
Thread Starter
has nobody mounted dedicated snow tires 255/60/19 or 245/55/19 on the pepper?
I keep reading that the wider tires dont fair as well as the skinnier ones in the snow.
anyone?
I keep reading that the wider tires dont fair as well as the skinnier ones in the snow.
anyone?
03-23-2011, 05:08 PM
#3
Rocky Mountain High
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I've got 20s on mine, so I can't help you with 19s. On the 911, my rears drop down to 265s from the summer 295s, and the fronts stay the same. I know that a narrow tire will do better in deep snow, but I'm not sure that it will do much better for average winter driving.
03-23-2011, 05:40 PM
#4
Racer
Thread Starter
I've got 20s on mine, so I can't help you with 19s. On the 911, my rears drop down to 265s from the summer 295s, and the fronts stay the same. I know that a narrow tire will do better in deep snow, but I'm not sure that it will do much better for average winter driving.
03-23-2011, 07:20 PM
#6
245 will be just fine IMO, you might feel a slight difference in handling (more understeer) .
03-23-2011, 10:26 PM
#7
Racer
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I have 275/45/19 M+S on them now and its borderline dangerous.. spent 4 hours digging myself out from sliding sideways on a driveway.
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03-24-2011, 10:39 AM
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I have 255/55/R18 Nokian WR SUV this winter and have been satisfied with them so far. They aren't as good as Blizzaks for traction, but they have a much higher speed rating, so I leaned that direction with the p!g.
Forget the M+S rating tires in real snow, you need tires with the mountain/snowflake symbol or you're screwed.
Forget the M+S rating tires in real snow, you need tires with the mountain/snowflake symbol or you're screwed.
03-24-2011, 11:46 AM
#10
Rocky Mountain High
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I have 255/55/R18 Nokian WR SUV this winter and have been satisfied with them so far. They aren't as good as Blizzaks for traction, but they have a much higher speed rating, so I leaned that direction with the p!g.
Forget the M+S rating tires in real snow, you need tires with the mountain/snowflake symbol or you're screwed.
Forget the M+S rating tires in real snow, you need tires with the mountain/snowflake symbol or you're screwed.
We've used various winter tires on our vehicles - Blizzaks are the best in my opinion.
03-24-2011, 01:21 PM
#11
Racer
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she was a trooper. here is a pick of the next day. if it was not for the wiper blades "antennas" i would not have found her. 
Last edited by snappy; 03-24-2011 at 02:39 PM.
