Winter Tire setup

[Wingman520]

I have those on my forester and they're good tires, but I specifically want winter and summer tires, not all seasons. I think I am go to try and cop some 235 Pilot Alpin 4 or 5's. Still undecided on wheels.

Glad to hear Can't wait to see the end results for the winter/summer tire setups you'll have!

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[VarmintCong]

How important is it to have a heavier alloyed wheel?

Ive used lightweight OZ wheels for winter setups before, never bent one in over 10 years. That’s probably what I’ll do for the Type R if I get one. 18x8s, narrow tire as possible.

 

[captainscott60]

Thanks for starting this, I’m definitely interested in getting some tire feedback for cold wet Pacific Northwest winters. Don’t plan on doing a ton of snow driving but I’d like tires that can handle a bit, but that are particularly good in 30s/40s and wet conditions.

I got the forged wheels with my FL5 so will probably just have one winter and one summer set. So they’ll be 19s and expensive but I want to make sure I get quality without having to spend $1500+

Any recommendations?

I’ve been told about the Continental DWS but not much else beyond those.

They make a new model now. The DWS O6 plus. They fit the OEM rim. That’s what I have on mine at the moment even though I can’t drive my new car. Slipped and fell on the ice and broke my left knee cap in half. They were fine for light to moderate snow in the Midwest. They cost me $1200 installed and will use the oem tires for the summer.
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[machimself]

They make a new model now. The DWS O6 plus. They fit the OEM rim. That’s what I have on mine at the moment even though I can’t drive my new car. Slipped and fell on the ice and broke my left knee cap in half. They were fine for light to moderate snow in the Midwest. They cost me $1200 installed and will use the oem tires for the summer.
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Thanks, hope you have a quick recovery. Damn the midwest winters, it is why I left!

 

[slysamba]

I have TR Motorsports C4's in 18x8 +32 and 245/40-18 Blizzaks on my car.
Looks okay, drives okay.

 

[captainscott60]

Thanks, hope you have a quick recovery. Damn the midwest winters, it is why I left!

Thank You

 

[typer09]

i want to put 225/45/18 for winter will this be ok? For the mags 18x8 , wath offset should i take? i have absolutely no knowledge in that lol.

 

[Hudds1089]

Just put my winters on, sparco pro corsa 18x8, wrapped with vredestien wintrac pro 245/40/18.

 

[machimself]

So I am going to get some All Seasons and looking at the Pilot Sport 4 AS.

Anyone have any input on sizes? I want to use the stock wheels so I’m eyeing 265/35/19 but they’re out of stock with my preferred retailer.

Are 265/40/19 going to change the driving feel a lot with more sidewall? Should I wait and get the 265/35/19 when available again?

 

[CTR]

Are 265/40/19 going to change the driving feel a lot with more sidewall? Should I wait and get the 265/35/19 when available again?

I know that 35 series is fine and will fit. 40 series is quite a jump and almost 2" bigger in diameter than stock. I have not heard of anyone fitting 265/40/19 on their FL5 yet. I'd personally stick with the 35 series which is confirmed to fit with minimal speedometer error.

 

[machimself]

I know that 35 series is fine and will fit. 40 series is quite a jump and almost 2" bigger in diameter than stock. I have not heard of anyone fitting 265/40/19 on their FL5 yet. I'd personally stick with the 35 series which is confirmed to fit with minimal speedometer error.

Yeah I thought this may be the case, thanks for the input!

 

[CTR]

Tire Rack has the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 in stock in your size. I've been debating these and the Continental DWS 06 Plus. They also offer the DWS 06 Plus in the stock 265/35/19 size but a little extra sidewall might be nice for a winter set.

 

[machimself]

Costco got the Michelin's back in stock. Everything I saw comparing them to the DWS 06 Plus had the Contis with better wet and snow performance but the Michelin with better dry. Also sounded from a few reviewers like with the Contis being a little more road noise and NVH friendly that they also had a little more sidewall flex/roll when driving spiritedly.

Based on my experience with the Pilot Sport 4S, I am going to stick with the Michelin's and see how they treat me during a PNW winter. 265/35/19 ordered today and on the way.

 

[CTR]

Costco got the Michelin's back in stock. Everything I saw comparing them to the DWS 06 Plus had the Contis with better wet and snow performance but the Michelin with better dry.

Good call on Costco. I didn't even think to look there. Will probably go the same route for my winter set.

 

[machimself]

Good call on Costco. I didn't even think to look there. Will probably go the same route for my winter set.

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