winter snow tires?

Question

i have on my saturn vue p235/60R17 i need to get some snow tires i need to know what sizes i can use. i was looking at 225/55 or 235/70 on 17in rims ???? just need some help before i leave to alaska. thanks

Answer 1

Generally, skinny tires are better for snow traction. I'd go with the 225's, although a 60 profile would be better.

Answer 2

If your OE size is P235/60R17 there are no winter tire options available in that size. Thus a -1 sizing is a good idea.

P235/65R16 would be the preferred size to maintain proper overall diameter and load capacity. In that case you can get a Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 or..., well that's the only choice actually. But that's OK, you could do far worse.

You'll need new wheels for these since they obviously won't fit on the stock 17" rims. I recommend using steel rims, which you can get from tirerack.com for $48 each and they'll even mount up the tires on them and ship them out ready to install. Steel wheels are much less expensive than alloy's and less prone to corrosion related damage and leaks caused by road salt and other chemicals used to de-ice winter roads. Of course, they are ugly so you have to get some wheel covers for them too, which Tire Rack can also provide.

Answer 3

They make a HUGE difference! I had a set of 'Glacier Grips' on an '82 El-Camino and holy cow they were awesome! I just can't recommend winter snow tires enough. I had them mounted on an extra set of steel rally wheels which I would bolt on in the winter time only and I would use regular all seasons on custom wheels all summer. You MUST use all 4 though. Very important!!! If you use only two on the drive wheels, they'll grip so well it will make the other tires slide worse. Been there. Also, once there past there usable tread depth for snow, you can run them in the summer time like a regular all-season to squeeze your money out of them. The mentioned 'Blizzaks' are the best. I currently have a 4x4 truck with all-terrain tires I only drive when I need it. Like in snow etc.

Answer 4

A very good resource is Tire Rack. They even offer complete winter packages, on steel wheels, mounted, balanced and ready to roll. Have bought from them several times. Pleased each time.

Answer 5

stick with the same size that the manufacturer says. if you change the size you can change the size of the rolling diameter which would throw your speedometer out of whack and the milage too.

Answer 6

why not get some the same size as the tires currently on your vehicle .thats what i did for my daughters car

Answer 7

Firestone or Dayton all weather tires work the best.