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Subject Winter Tire/Rim Setup for the Z TT
     
Posted by amorak on November 21, 2006 at 12:38 AM
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Message Hey guys,

I will be driving my Z this winter, I think. The snow melts quickly here and the roads are plowed.

I am looking at some "Canadian Alloys" - Multi-fit steel rims:

[ http://www.1010tires.com/wheel.asp?wheelbrand=Wrims&wheelmodel=Universal+Fit+Steel ]

I would get the 16" x 6.5" with a 5/114.3 bolt pattern and a 41mm (ET41) offset. Does this sound like it will fit the Z?

Now, for the tires I am still up in the air between the Kumho KW17s and a few other middle of the line winters. I am thinknig I will go with some pretty aggressive winters (Q rater, nice and mooshy, maybe even soft studded).

The size I think I will get is 205/55/R16 all around. That should be nice and skinny in order to cut into the snow and now float on top of it.

What sort of opinions do you guys have on this setup? Will it clear the brakes (obviously, since 16" is stock it should, but I can't find the exact offset, other then I know its high, and some sites have said 42mm).

Thanks for your prompt replies, fellow Z'ers

(and of course I will park the car if it snows alot, but usually I am jsut driving on ice or dry roads).

     
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