Snow Tires???
 

Hi Folks,
I live in Buffalo, New York and want to NOT run my 18" rims in the winter. My thought is to get a set of 16" rims (prefer HHR 16's) and run a larger snow tire that would equal the 225/45-R18's size. Anyone have any experience doing this or have suggestions?

Jim

Jim, I am looking to do the same thing here in Detroit. I have not found out if a 16" HHR wheel will fit over the brakes yet. If it does, I will go with a stock size 215/55 - 16 winter tire. The tires I looked at have an OD of 25.4" as compared to our OEM 225/45 - 18 tires at 25.9". This is close enough for me if the wheels fit over the brakes. G.B.

Looking for that answer as welL. have the tires from my previous vehicle, will need to purchase new rims - if they'll (and I'm guess they wiil) fit?

Just bought 225/55 x 16 Blizzak closeouts from Tire Rack for $60 each. They are gorgeous with 13/32" tread depth. However, I have not mounted them yet and cannot verify they will fit but T R thinks they will. 25.9" diameter vs. stock 25.3". A little wider, too.

Danko, are you mounting these on an SS? G.B.

Good point about the brakes. Hadn't thought of that.
I can get snows for the 18's, just thought a smaller rim with extra sidewall would be better defense against those unseen potholes.

JIm

Just across the river from you in Ontario. I pick up my new 08 SS tomorrow. I got an 07 HHR LT for my sister last year and purchased a set of 16 inch wheels with the blizzacs for it. Soon as I get the car home I will put on one of her 16`s to make sure they fit before I buy rims and snows. I already hate the thought of driving it in the winter :(

SS HHR CDN, thant would be great to hear if the 16" wheels clear the brakes on an SS. I am sure there are a few guys on here that would like to know including me. Thanks! G.B.

Wouldn't mind knowing myself... have a line on some cheap 16's that I'll grab if they fit

I'll just drive the Avalanche on snowy days, which in the last couple winters have not been very often here in NJ. With my luck, we will get five blizzards this winter after I buy the HHR.....