Lots of Winter miles to cover - Wheel/Tyre advice setup please.

[Fraser]

Originally Posted by CondorX5

I too will use the spare in the boot if needed as the rolling circumference is pretty well the same as the 17"s.

Isn't your spare a 17?

[CondorX5]

Originally Posted by Fraser

Isn't your spare a 17?

Ive got a 19" for some reason, but as they are virtually identical rolling circumference, it really won't make much difference if you use a 19" or a 17" as a spare.

[Fraser]

Originally Posted by CondorX5

Ive got a 19" for some reason, but as they are virtually identical rolling circumference, it really won't make much difference if you use a 19" or a 17" as a spare.

So your 19 fits into the spare tyre well okay? What size tyre does it have on it?

[omodos]

Kev what did you do in the end?I am wondering too what I can and can't do it terms of ditching for the winter at least my staggered setup 285/45 19" rear 255/50 19" front(on a sport 2004 3.0d) I will stick 17" alloys on all round if possible and the fattest tires possible whatever they maybe?

[TurnAround]

Originally Posted by omodos

Kev what did you do in the end?I am wondering too what I can and can't do it terms of ditching for the winter at least my staggered setup 285/45 19" rear 255/50 19" front(on a sport 2004 3.0d) I will stick 17" alloys on all round if possible and the fattest tires possible whatever they maybe?

Not Kev, but.. I'd say go for the widest wheels you can afford. I just got back from a ski trip this weekend. Sunday was a large storm. Driving in snow most of the trip. The Hakka 5's on 18's performed great. Much better than the 17's did before. If I could have afforded to go with wider wheels, that would have been even better. More tread = more traction. A narrow tire or a wide tire.. both only have the one / same outside edge.

[anguswolfendale]

Originally Posted by Fraser

Isn't your spare a 17?

Hi Fraser,
I checked the spare yesterday and its a brand new 17". While I'm on the 17" Winter Tyres it is a good time to get the 19" wheels refurbished!

Still impressed with the Kumho Road Venture AT Tyres (KL78) in the snow and ice - it's nearly 1 foot deep at home and it just powers through, even on a steep slope. The hill descent mode is brilliant too, just have to remember to keep my foot away from the brake and let the car do its work!