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Originally Posted by blacksquid
I just had a nice chat session with the folks at TireRack. The rep suggested a narrower tire on the rear, 245 vs 255, and that really opens up the selection. Is running narrower tires on OEM wheel ok for my car? I was given three alternatives:
1. Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
2. Michelin X-Ice Xi3
3. Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D
The narrower rears will certainly help and I like the pricing.
Any comments on the tire choices and narrower width tires?
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Have heard rave reviews on all those choices... most being for the Blizzaks.
For winter setups, taller+narrower tires are the way to go. It essentially "cuts" through snow, rain etc. This is why wider tire setups are more prone to hydroplaning, as the tire floats over the water (rather than cutting through it).