what size/type tires to get for stock rims ??(all season/winter)

[Jason84]

well after inspecting my rear tires.. there must be a problem with the way the rears are setup or something because the belts are showing on the very inside about 1"-2" into the tire and the rest are worn down pretty good. the 2 fronts are probably good yet they look new. but might just get all new tires because these are performance tires and im going to be driving it in winter. my suspension im getting are KYB AGX's and eibach pros. im going to run the stock wheels till after winter.

so my question is what size/type tire (all season/winter) should i get?

 

[Defiant]

Get your alignment done, and I've had really good experiences with the Dunlop A-2 Sports, including trips across the Sierra in snow without having to stop and eat anyone. So to speak.

 

[Jason84]

what size should i run ? 205/55-16 or something else ?

 

[Defiant]

I think stock is 215- I'm running 205 on my '95, down from the 225 Fuldas that were on it when I got it. It feels much lighter with the narrower tires, and handles more quickly, undoubtedly at the cost of tippy-top speed grip which I just don't do much of anymore- but I still corner very aggressively. A narrower tire will give you _slightly_ better wet and snow grip -less floatation- less rolling resistance and (as said) lighter steering. Check the back edge of your driver's door for tire size recommendation, and ask your tire seller.

 

[Spinall4]

I run Dunlop SP5000's 205/55/r16(stock size for a/t's) great in the snow. I've taken them in to foot of fresh unplowed snow before, and didn't get stuck. They handle well for an all season ultra high performance tire. I've gotten some good millage out of them. They have a cool looking tread pattern if your into that kinda stuff, and cost less than 100$ a tire.

 

[Morphius]

Get a tire that has a lower mileage rating. It'll be softer and respond better on ice and snowpack. Also, run something narrower than stock. You want to minimize the surface area of the tire footprint to increase the normal force the car applies on the ground.

For my winter tires I'm running an off brand "budget tire". 14" because they were cheap. Size: 185/70/R14. I get around 100 times better on the ice/snowpack with these than I did running my 205's or 225's.