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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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Question winter tires
I have on my car P225/50R17 size tires but I don't think they are good for winter use. any recomendations for tires???
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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Generally most tend to either downsize 1" and go with a narrower tire for the winter.

Other than that, a lot of it depends on the type of driving you will be doing (city, country, frequency), type of car and driving style (performance vs practicality) and budget.

Good luck!
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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bought winter tires and rims for winter
bought blizzak ws50 tires and steel rims for winter.
look like good tires for snow

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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 08:34 AM
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Can never go wrong with blizzaks!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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Nice how well are they
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