Need inexpensive wheel advice for snow tires on my new 2019.

unholy79 · Jan 30, 2020

Just picked up my 2019 Type-R today, winter isn't exactly over here in NY and I'd like to be able to drive the car in less than perfect situations. Ideally I'm leaning towards Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 235/45R18 with Sport Edition P5 (TireRack). The wheels are 18x8 with a 42mm offset. The TIreRack website doesn't indicate a problem, I've also emailed them to see if they can advise, I just want to know if these will offer adequate clearance for the front brakes. Not looking to break the bank here yet, just want a good inexpensive wheel that'll fit. I ran the same tires on my old Golf R so I'm not too worried with those. I've got a pickup for really bad weather but just the same if it snows when I'm already out, I don't want to have to worry about getting home in one piece.

I'll keep digging through the forum but in the mean time if you can help with any advice I'd appreciate it.

tinyman392 · Jan 30, 2020

unholy79 said:
Just picked up my 2019 Type-R today, winter isn't exactly over here in NY and I'd like to be able to drive the car in less than perfect situations. Ideally I'm leaning towards Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 235/45R18 with Sport Edition P5 (TireRack). The wheels are 18x8 with a 42mm offset. The TIreRack website doesn't indicate a problem, I've also emailed them to see if they can advise, I just want to know if these will offer adequate clearance for the front brakes. Not looking to break the bank here yet, just want a good inexpensive wheel that'll fit. I ran the same tires on my old Golf R so I'm not too worried with those. I've got a pickup for really bad weather but just the same if it snows when I'm already out, I don't want to have to worry about getting home in one piece.

I'll keep digging through the forum but in the mean time if you can help with any advice I'd appreciate it.

I'm not running winter tires, but I have A/S on my type R 245/40/18 on 18x8 +42. Stock suspension should have no issues.

unholy79 · Jan 31, 2020

Just pulled the trigger on 19" Motegi MR924's -w- Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 size 245/35ZR19. Since I've got a winter beater and have no plans to use my TypeR as a snow plow, this is my all around best bet. I'll put the 20's in the garage. At least now if things are less than ideal I can still have some fun.

Need inexpensive wheel advice for snow tires on my new 2019.

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