snow tires and steel rims

[stoneymonk]

Hi all i am looking for a set of steel rims with snow tires mounted,what years and other vehicles should i look out for.My tire size is 225 70 r 16.Thanks all

[robertisaar]

wrong section?

and by 225/70, i'm guessing you're talking about a W?

[SofaKingWeToddDid]

225 60 r16 for all my Ws...

[stoneymonk]

the car in question is my 95 lumina

[robertisaar]

i didn't think a 70 ratio 16" tire was stock...

but pull steelies from any 1st or 1.5 gen W and you'll be good. not sure about the gen 2.

[SofaKingWeToddDid]

my 91 has 225 60 r16s on it, got a pair of snow tires (two tires) for $110! lol mounted and balanced. im not a fan of steel wheels though, but hey, to each his own. some people tell me ill spin out on ice with only front winter tires, ive tried and i corner slow. so, ive been saved so far. lol and i mean I HAVE TRIED AND TRIED to spin out i can make it spin out, but it take some lefty righty action.

[robertisaar]

i've only ever driven vehicles with all season tires with one exception, that being an Elky with 12" wide street/strip meats...

i can get the MC loose, but it takes a lot of either me doing it on purpose or driving like an asshole/driving on the same road as assholes.

[stoneymonk]

Thanks for the rreplies guys,the size i quoted is wrong they are 225 60r16.Robert what 1st or 1.5 gen W cars u mean ie monte,grand prix cutlass ect.

[pocket-rocket]

I've got 225/60 16s on my 91 as well.

On my truck, I have a full set of Winterforce winter tires (made by BF Goodrich I believe). All I can say about the difference between all seasons and those in the snow is:



I even parked the truck in the yard one day (with about 9 inches of snow on the ground) because we needed driveway space for visitors. Now mind you it's only a 2wd truck. It took me a few minutes, but I got out just fine. Had I been on all seasons, no way Jose...

[robertisaar]

1st Gen W:
1988-1997 Cutlass Supreme
1988-1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
1988-1996 Buick Regal
1990-1994 Chevrolet Lumina

1.5 Gen W:
1995-1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1995-2001 Chevrolet Lumina

[IsaacHayes]

I run 185/75/14 in winter. Works like a dream even with all-seasons.

205's, forget it. Put the car in drive with FRESH all seasons on a flat road and took my foot off the brake. Yup, left wheel turning with the engine idling. (1650 stall). That winter I had to get a running start pulling out of parking lots with short lips/etc or it would just spin. Then I would be all over the main road. We have TONS huge of hills here, I had to take alternate routes as I would slow down then start going backwards... Now I run 225's so forget it.

But the 185 width on 14" steel wheels work great. I can go up the steepest hill even with worn tread and if I make it spin, it keeps pulling up.

Narrow tires in snow FTW! Yes 185 is too narrow than what the car needs (I think the V6 L bodies got 195) but it works so I stick with it. Even on dry pavement with the help of my suspension they do all right in the corners. I can keep up with traffic and then some which is amazing.

[robertisaar]

205s on a lighter car, like a L, is gonna be hell.

on a W, it works pretty damn well...

[IsaacHayes]

My car is over 3000lbs, but probably not more than 3100. 205's on a 7" wide rim came stock on GTU, Indy, GTZ, Z26, & W26 models. Not sure what size tire the 15" GT wheels used.

[SofaKingWeToddDid]

im sure my car has got to be like 3300 with the stereo, 3400 with the ice build up. lol (and a full tank of gas?) but i have yet to get stuck with my 225s, i agree though a little narrow-er tire to bite into the snow a little helps out. works better on ice too. but i just like the look of the 225s.

[SofaKingWeToddDid]

the bigger 4 door cars have these on them too, and iirc so does a crown vic/grand marquis/town car. the bigger 4 door gm cars like the LeSabre and Delta 88 (newer ones, like after 95 or something though) have this size. older ones are on 15s though.

now, for something fun, i hear Mustang wheels will fit on with no spacers if theyre from the early to mid 2000 era. but they ride on a lower profile tire... i think its like a 225 45 16...? i dont know though more torque and lowered too! lol