tee_rx8

Just bought these tyres but the size is 225/40/18. Is it ok to put this on my car cuz the original one is 225/45/18. Anyone try these tyres on their cars? I m worry cuz someone said 18'' snow tire is not as good as the 17'' one. Is that true? How bad compare to 17''? Thank for any advice.

Bindon

Not sure. I have the 17" ice bears, and they kick all ***.

Im sure the 18's will be just fine for you.

Gerael

Bindon.. you didn't even address his concern...

the profile doesn't match stock....

tee_rx8

The saleman said it will fit fine but because it a lil bit smaller than the stock one, it gonna make the odo meter count more miles than normal. I not really got wat he meant.

Dark8

Your speedo will be a little fast but not enough to wory. But the lower profile and bad roads would worry me a little. The 225/50x17 would give more sidewall to protect the wheel. But I wouldn't worry unless you are traveling mountain passess, etc., where the roads can get really bad. I ran the W300s through two ice storms and four 600 mile trips that took me over mountain passes last winter and they did great.

GeorgeH

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Also, the lower profile tires will give a little less ground clearance, which is exactly the opposite of what you want in a snow tire. But, overall I suspect they will work fine.

BlueFrenzy

Tee ... I don't know where you live or how much snowfall you get but here in Calgary, there were a couple of guys that swapped to winter tires onto stock rims and they did fine in terms of snow clearance (we get lots of snow).

tee_rx8

Pretty good tires guys and very cheap too. The price is just around $700 can. And i also plan to get new rime for summer. Stock rims gonna be used for winter