Winterize Idea: Skinny Wheels

[theKnifeArtist]

So i read here on the forums that the supra can be more than just a lead sled in the snow with the help from some snow tires.

I dont have any spare rims for my car so i was would need some wheels.
Since you want to cut through the snow with a narrow wheel, should i just pick up any other car's steelie with the same lug pattern with put some snows on em?
How thin can i go?
Is this the right direction to go?
Is it worth it?
Comments and suggestions please

 

[Freshmaker]

I just moved back to Wisconsin, and I bought a $900 Subaru for the winter. Plus, it gives me some time to fix the supra.

 

[fixitman04]

the money you will spend on this could easily buy a winter beater, save the supra for the summer there is less chance of a partout thread that way

 

[92nsx]

If you are forced to drive it get your self a set of blizzak winter tires, or any winter tires. They make the world of a difference. It is the only thing I can use on my

to get threw the snow in the winter. Summer tires, I get stuck with 1" of snow on the ground.

 

[theKnifeArtist]

i got hankook ventus II tires on there now and they pretty much suck all around, hah

so i can put some blizzaks on some sawblades and give that a shot..
would scoping out a more narrow set of wheels make much of a difference for me?

 

[ValgeKotkas]

I have some 205/55's on my sawblades for winter.

 

[enjoyer]

In winter driving conditions the narrower tires are the better. Although, this will be my first winter with a rwd car and i'll have to learn some things in sliperry conditions, but i'm going as narrow as i can on the tires. Also, it is worth choosing winter tires by the most common conditions of the winter in your location. If you don't have much snow only minus temps and ice, go studed. In snowy conditions studs are pretty much worthless. Also, brand and quality of the tire is important. Some perform better or worse in different conditions.

 

[Jayhall]

toyo G-02's and youll be fine

 

[mkIIIman089]

I have some 205/55's on my sawblades for winter.

Thats what I used as well. Only time I ever got stuck was when the car was lifted off the ground by snow.

As far as which to choose, if you go with a highly regarded tire by Tire Rack I doubt you'll be disappointed.

 

[OfnaRcR4]

my kumo all seasons 225's did pretty good all winter last year. Of course they are are already bald.. And i never do straight up burnouts... hmm...

 

[supra90turbo]

3 years ago I bought a 94 Subaru Legacy Wagon. Heated seats, heated mirrors.
Paid $250 for it, needed a clutch. Got a free clutch for it.
Runs like a champ w/205,000mi on it

Pirelli Winter Carving tires on all 4.

Nothing beats snow tires + AWD and also not destroying your Supra

 

[Moy]

It's not that bad driving it in the winter. It's just getting sideways taking off and coming to stops that is kinda scary sometimes. Oh, and getting sideways trying to pass someone at 45 mph lmao

 

[GrimJack]

I run stock size tires on sawblades - Michelin Mud & Snows, unstudded, during the winter. They are fantastic. I get better traction than AWD / 4WD cars running all seasons.

Remember that AWD only helps you accelerate. Braking, you're just the same as every other poor bastard on the road.

 

[mkIIIman089]

^Agreed, my Goodyears were phenomenal in the snow, much better than the 2 4wd trucks on all seasons my parents run. 205s are "optional" size for stock sawblades and IIRC Toyota recommend them for winter.

Much smaller for relatively mild NJ winters (yes it's cold, but how often are the roads really not cleared) will sacrifice handling in anything other than snow pretty significantly. So I wouldn't bother.

 

[Poodles]

The manual says 225/50R16 or 105/55R16. Even gives the pressures to use (32 and 36 respectively).

 

[theKnifeArtist]

alright then it looks like im gonna get some snows on some sawblades.
dammit i wish my sawblades werent stolen
time to scope out some stockers

 

[mkIIIman089]

The manual says 225/50R16 or 105/55R16. Even gives the pressures to use (32 and 36 respectively).

Ninja edit, I saw that.

 

[GrimJack]

Sawblades are easy to come by. Wreckers hate 'em, and many owners will give them away just to have the space.

 

[Poodles]

Saw what? :sarcasm:

 

[theKnifeArtist]

Can i get away with 205/65/16s?
There is someone local selling blizzaks in that size.