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Originally Posted by Mergnthwirker Fat tires will "float" on the surface, especially in deep snow. Narrower tires give better traction in loose snow. Ideally you might run 225's all around

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Old 10-07-2009, 07:40 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Fat tires will "float" on the surface, especially in deep snow. Narrower tires give better traction in loose snow. Ideally you might run 225's all around on 18" wheels, if you could find a set that would fit. I think 235/40-18's might work on the base Z wheels?
This is true only when driving on snow. When I lived in Chicago, I drove on actual snow less than 5% of the winter. The roads are usually dry, only wet or light slush coating. The stock width is best. If you live in the country and drive on snow covered roads, then go narrow. If you live in a urban place that uses salt, stick with the wider tire.

The rubber compound and sharp edges of the tread were more than fine for the few times I was actually driving on loose snow.

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