BataviaJim
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- Jim
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2019 Civic Hatch EX, first winter. I've read the posts about snow tires and I've decided to get them, wheels and tires both. I have a few questions. Here are the leading options:
Dunn Tire, a regional tire store I've dealt with a long time, recommends:
If I got the Blizzaks at Dunn it would be $1,060.
My questions:
1. Are 16" wheels the right choice? I decided because posts on this forum recommend downsizing wheels for snow tires.
2. Why the difference in tire sizes -- 215/55R16 vs 205/60R16 ?
I think the first tire is a little wider and not quite as high a sidewall; is that right? Is there enough of a difference to matter?
3. Anyone have experience with the Sumitomo Ice Edge? Internet reviews are very good -- average 4.5/5 from 150 reviews. But I can't be sure if they were all legit, and few mentioned performance on non-snowy roads. The Blizzaks are highly rated but are they worth the extra cost?
FWIW:
I drove a 2006 Civic EX until I got my 2019. Never had snow tires and got by okay, though there were a few anxious moments and I'm getting more cautious in my old age. I'm retired and don't drive much but I live near Buffalo, NY so we do get snow.
Dunn Tire, a regional tire store I've dealt with a long time, recommends:
- Wheels: Macpek steel, 16x6.5 5-114.3 40/67
- Tires: Sumitomo Ice Edge 215/55R16 97T BW XL
- Total cost (lug nuts, installed, tax): $720
- Sesasonal changeover is free.
- Wheels: no-brand-name steel, 16x6.5
- Tires: Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 205/60R16 92H
- Total cost (lug nuts, shipping, installed, tax): $913
- Seasonal changeover $20.
If I got the Blizzaks at Dunn it would be $1,060.
My questions:
1. Are 16" wheels the right choice? I decided because posts on this forum recommend downsizing wheels for snow tires.
2. Why the difference in tire sizes -- 215/55R16 vs 205/60R16 ?
I think the first tire is a little wider and not quite as high a sidewall; is that right? Is there enough of a difference to matter?
3. Anyone have experience with the Sumitomo Ice Edge? Internet reviews are very good -- average 4.5/5 from 150 reviews. But I can't be sure if they were all legit, and few mentioned performance on non-snowy roads. The Blizzaks are highly rated but are they worth the extra cost?
FWIW:
I drove a 2006 Civic EX until I got my 2019. Never had snow tires and got by okay, though there were a few anxious moments and I'm getting more cautious in my old age. I'm retired and don't drive much but I live near Buffalo, NY so we do get snow.
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