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roosterk0031 · 09-20-2016, 02:06 PM

I agree, narrower is better in snow. On previous car's I went from 215's down to 195's, I remember my first several FWD cars all had 155 and they were great in snow. 3rd one was a 1990 sentra at 2200 lbs never had a though of needing winter tires. Now with 195 on a 2600 car, can't imagine not having winters.

CapriRacer would state that wider gives best MPG all else equal.

Barry's Tire Tech

7%, I don't think we know his 16" tire size he might already be getting that, 7% + LLR might make a difference.

09-20-2016, 02:06 PM	#41 (permalink)
roosterk0031 Master EcoModder Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: na Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 277 Thanked 218 Times in 185 Posts	I agree, narrower is better in snow. On previous car's I went from 215's down to 195's, I remember my first several FWD cars all had 155 and they were great in snow. 3rd one was a 1990 sentra at 2200 lbs never had a though of needing winter tires. Now with 195 on a 2600 car, can't imagine not having winters. CapriRacer would state that wider gives best MPG all else equal. Barry's Tire Tech 7%, I don't think we know his 16" tire size he might already be getting that, 7% + LLR might make a difference. Last edited by roosterk0031; 09-20-2016 at 06:29 PM..