Okay I need to get some winter tires fast. I kept my S-Lites to put back on in the winter time. The problem is they are 17" and my choices are some what limited. Any suggestions? Getting rid of the S-Lites is not a option.

 

I have the Pirelli Wintersport 240 in 205/45-17 - the only winter tire in that size. It's ok - certainly better in the snow than an all-season for sure. My only dislike with them is there is lots of tread squirm under dry high-speed braking. They ROCK in the slush and wet

 

there are more choices at 215/45/17

 

the pirelli's are expensive though. has to be a cheaper winter tire out there. the 215/45/17's should fit with no problem right? I thought you were supposed to get more sidewall with snow tires? is that false?

 

my Pirelli's have generous sidewall bulge - they are closer to a 215 in width Take a look at individual tire section widths to determine which is narrowest and thus cuts through the snow better

 

what does everyone else have? come on people, i know im not the only MINI driver on the east coast.

 

I just got Nokian Hakkepelittas, 185s on 15" R81 wheels but I think they sell 17"s.

 

Did you see this thread?
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...798#post416798

 

no but thanks. i need 17". keep them coming

 

call alex at tire rack!

i have 15" snows. they go through anything :smile:

 

I ordered 16" dunlop Winter M3s ($125ea) on stamped steel rims ($50ea) from tire rack. Been waiting since Oct 21 though.

 

a friend of mine runs wintersport 240 on his s-lites 225/45 that came from his audi.. rubs like crazy though especially since he lowered it

i run on 15' oem steel rims with pirelli winter carving studdable tires.. 185/65

 

I got new Pirelli snows on 15" OEM steelies.No snow yet,but they worked fine on some ice the other morning:smile: