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They will work, but you may want the smaller size
Posted by Roger (more from Roger) on Mon, 8 Dec 2003 04:31:08
In Reply to: Does anyone run 17" snowtires?, Bert K, Mon, 8 Dec 2003 04:03:36
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The 17-inch snows will work but to use them will involve removing and reinstalling the tires from your rims twice a year. Or buying new 17-inch rims which will be significantly more expensive than new 16-inch rims.
Generally speaking, when your driving conditions involve deep snow (i.e. Maine?) it is better to use a smaller diameter wheel clad with a higher aspect-ratio tire. This combination yields nearly the same overall outer diameter, but is narrrower so it will roll thru the snow easier.
I run P225/50-VR16's in the summer and P195/65-R15's in the winter. Outer diameter nearly the same but over an inch narrower.
With an Aero you will need 16-inch wheels at a minimum,(I belive). Check you owner's manual to be sure
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Posts in this Thread:
- Does anyone run 17" snowtires?, Bert K, Mon, 8 Dec 2003 04:03:36
- I do on my NG900, MatthewB, Tue, 9 Dec 2003 11:10:22
- shorter height of 17" is not the problem, but ..., J, Mon, 8 Dec 2003 18:24:48
- Potholes are a problem >, ChipJ, Mon, 8 Dec 2003 08:54:01
- Re: Does anyone run 17" snowtires?, Bert K, Mon, 8 Dec 2003 07:14:30
- They will work, but you may want the smaller size, Roger, Mon, 8 Dec 2003 04:31:08 <-- Viewing This Message
- I do..., bRAD, Mon, 8 Dec 2003 04:24:56
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