Another winter tire question
Another winter tire question
2004 Base with 17" rims. Can I put 225/55QR17 in the rear on stock rims? This is my daily driver so snow and ice grip is going to be important, so I am looking at the WS-50's. Let me know what you all think. Thanks again~
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Originally Posted by lindelium18
2004 Base with 17" rims. Can I put 225/55QR17 in the rear on stock rims? This is my daily driver so snow and ice grip is going to be important, so I am looking at the WS-50's. Let me know what you all think. Thanks again~
--Spike
As long as the OD of the tire is just about the same as the stock tire then you will be OK as far as vehicle dynamics, speedometer reading and TCS / VDC systems are concerned. Also keep in mind that the smaller you go in width, the better traction you will have in snow. It's like laying down on a fresh bed of snow vs. stepping on it.
I would advise against the WS-50 as they are an old model now. They were replaced by the Revos which have also just been replaced (after being out for only a year) by the new WS-60. I just had a set of the WS-60 put on my g/f Jetta GLI and they are awesome winter tires!
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