Tire size for winter
 

Hi!

I'm a new owner of a 92 SVX LS-L and I will need winter tire in the next 2 week.

For my 92, the recommended tire size is
225/50/R16, but for a 97 it's 215/55/R16. I assume that I can put these two size of tire on my car without problem? If so, what size is better?

Also, can I purchase 15" rim and tire on a SVX?

I want to know what size will be better for winter tire. If you have other suggestion, let me know.

Thanks!

I'm located in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec.

for driving in snow, skinnier tires are better. i have 205/55-16's for snow tires. you want to 'cut' through the snow, not ski over it with wide tires. rally cars use ridiculously skinny little tires for racing in the snow.

you can use any size rim, just make sure to get a tire that gives you the same rolling diameter as the factory wheel/tire. bigger than stock rims will require a lower profile tire, while smaller rims while need a bigger sidewall tire.

try playing with this:
http://www.dsm.org/tools/tiresize.htm

I have the 215/55/R16 mounted on the factory steel SVX rims. Perhaps your Subaru dealer will be able to get you a set. Subaru Canada still had a few year before last.

I put Nokian Hakapolita 1 with eco studs on mine. I actually got them from a Nokian dealer in Mont Tremblanc I find them fabulous in the worst weather.

Thanks!

But I have another question. Do you know if the 205/55-16 tire will fit on stock SVX mag?

According to attached Nokian Chart the 205/55/R16 will fit 5.5 to 7.5 inch wide rims. SVX rim is 7 in. wide.

http://www.nokiantires.com/newsite/tires_popup.cfm?id=1

Thanks!

I now have all the informations to do a good purchase. I will alos look for rims at my local subaru dealer.

just out of curiosity, how much are a set of the Subaru steel rims?
i got a set of 4 new wheels at NTB for $99 to use for winter. they actually are nice looking silver 5-spokes.

I picked mine up used from a local tire shop for $35.00 ea. The dealer was selling new ones for 70.00 or 75.00 ea (Canadian) which I think was 1/2 price.

To correct a previous post, the SVX wheels are 7.5" wide.

Also, you CAN NOT use a wheel smaller than 16". Anything smaller will not fit over the brake calipers.

Mike

Nokian tires are awesome. I have some mounted on steel SVX rims, but I no longer drive my SVX in the snow.

Want to sell the rims/tires Pockets? I'm still waiting 1 more day to see if my bid on the rims on ebay holds out (doubtful).

No, but thanks for asking. I can't seem to let go of anything SVX-related. That might explain why I have a dead tranny and four snow tires I don't use in my garage. :D

awe come on, you can use the money to buy more stuff, except that stuff will acutally be usefull!