what 17" rims for winter tires?
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what 17" rims for winter tires?
Can someone give me an idea what is the best cost-effective option for 17" rims with winter tires? I read that tiburon wheels are a good option. How about G35 17"s? Mazda3/6? Thanks.
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Yeah, they were stupid cheap. I doubt that they are very strong and they are 22lbs, so they aren't particularly light.
I looked on DiscountTire's website and couldn't find any wheels from Racing Sparco anymore. The Mazda3 rim is probably a good buy at $400 for four.
I looked on DiscountTire's website and couldn't find any wheels from Racing Sparco anymore. The Mazda3 rim is probably a good buy at $400 for four.
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Smaller rim means a larger sidewall on the tire, which provides a smoother ride over rough roads in winter. With freezing and thawing cycles producing potholes in most northern states and provinces, you also reduce the risk of damaging the rim if you hit some rough pavement.
You also tend to go with a narrower tire (say, 215 vs 225) in order to bite down through the snow to grip the pavement better rather than ride on top of it.
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