Need help asap - Winter Tires

kirakira · 11-16-2014, 06:33 PM

It started snowing again in Toronto and I'm starting to panic that my winter tires won't be here in time.

I've been in contact with a garage east of Toronto and they quoted me that the blizzak WS 80 i wanted won't be here until early December. With it snowing more and more often, I don't feel like I can wait that long!

I have decided to take matters into my own hands and have started looking at tirerack and costco to buy the winter tires I want.

I want the Blizzak WS 80, and the garage said that a 225/45/R18 profile will fit my car for all four wheels. I'm new at this car thing as im sure some of you know so could I please ask for your expert advice.

On tirerack it says that the WS 80 225/45/18 has many different sizes, for width and I figure not all the 225/45/18 will fit any 18 inch rims.

What do I specifically need to look for? Is there like a width + length sizing that I need to be aware of before I can order winter tires on my own online?

Please help!

cooltoy · 11-16-2014, 08:46 PM

Are your 18" rims stock or aftermarket?

cooltoy · 11-16-2014, 08:46 PM

You might want to post this in the wheels section.

JF450 · 11-16-2014, 09:09 PM

I bought my tires at the local Nissan dealership and the parts guy drives his Z in the winter. He strongly suggested I go with 225/50/18 for winter tires. I got the Michelin X-ice Xi3 tires for 900$ taxes included.

IDZRVIT · 11-17-2014, 05:27 AM

There is no best snow tire just like there is no best oil. If you already have the Michelin's, then use them. Drive for the conditions of the road.

zefaulter · 11-18-2014, 09:00 PM

Kira, pm me your number

11-16-2014, 06:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
kirakira Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 38 Drives: 2014 370z, Gun Mat Rep Power: 10	Need help asap - Winter Tires It started snowing again in Toronto and I'm starting to panic that my winter tires won't be here in time. I've been in contact with a garage east of Toronto and they quoted me that the blizzak WS 80 i wanted won't be here until early December. With it snowing more and more often, I don't feel like I can wait that long! I have decided to take matters into my own hands and have started looking at tirerack and costco to buy the winter tires I want. I want the Blizzak WS 80, and the garage said that a 225/45/R18 profile will fit my car for all four wheels. I'm new at this car thing as im sure some of you know so could I please ask for your expert advice. On tirerack it says that the WS 80 225/45/18 has many different sizes, for width and I figure not all the 225/45/18 will fit any 18 inch rims. What do I specifically need to look for? Is there like a width + length sizing that I need to be aware of before I can order winter tires on my own online? Please help!

11-16-2014, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Are your 18" rims stock or aftermarket? __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

11-16-2014, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	You might want to post this in the wheels section. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

11-17-2014, 05:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 26	There is no best snow tire just like there is no best oil. If you already have the Michelin's, then use them. Drive for the conditions of the road. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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