Anyone use winter tires on 19" Style 63's?

[kesslerbmw]

Originally Posted by j_rabb

Anyone just put the same size all the way around?
(255-50-19's?)

Stock tire size for the 4.4 Sport 19's are...
255-50-19 Fronts
285-45-19 Rears

I have a 2006 with the same setup, in CA, so I'd like to put all-seasons on it to be legal for the mountains in the winter.
Not much snow to worry about, so don't see the need for "real" snow tires.

I wouldn't run the same size all the way around on those wheels.

There are plenty of NO season tires available in the staggered sizes.

[j_rabb]

Sorry, wasn't clear.

I meant I have a spare set of the staggered rims so I'm thinking of using the "front"
rims on all four wheels.

That way I will have the 255-50-19's (on all 4) which are easier to find quality all-season tires.

I get your "no-season" comment, but here we need all season or snow rated tires to go over the mountain roads in the winter, or put on tire chains...

The roads are generally just fine if you know how to drive in snow, but the highway patrol is overly enthusiastic about chain controls because 99% of California drivers can't...

Thanks.

[Whitecat]

Yes, i run 19" all square style 63 during winter ( Toyo country G 02 plus) and style 132 staggerd for summer ( pirelli pzero)

All good !

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by j_rabb

...I have a spare set of the staggered rims so I'm thinking of using the "front" rims on all four wheels. That way I will have the 255-50-19's (on all 4) which are easier to find quality all-season tires.

I think that's the way to go since you already have the 19" wheels...and your desire is to have a set-up for your winter months. For snow or the driving conditions which you're preparing for...probably tend to do better with a "square" set-up...plus the thinner & taller 255/50 tire is the better one for when/if you do get into deep snow or soft soil.

Back east of the Mississippi...the taller tire sidewall is also good for when the road starts heaving and crumbling from the various freeze/thaw cycles. A higher sidewall adds a bit more protection for the wheels against the myriad potholes and heaved pavement.