Winter tires on the ES350 - downsizing? What do you do for your ES350 winter tires?
#16
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I just ordered 4 Michelin Pilot PA3 tires for winter driving. I was going to install them on my OEM wheels and then switch back next summer.
Is it true that switching between summer and winter tires on the same wheels is bad for the tire? Or is switching so expensive that after several years, you are better off buying new wheels for summer?
Is it true that switching between summer and winter tires on the same wheels is bad for the tire? Or is switching so expensive that after several years, you are better off buying new wheels for summer?
Lou
#17
16" and dedicated rims
I'm receiving lots of suggestions to downsize the stock 215/55R17 tires to 215/60R16 for winter use. The two tires are almost identical in size, but the 16" wheel has more sidewall, more flex, and "should" have better grip? Not to mention they're cheaper even with 16" steelies. Anyone have an opinion on this?
What do you do for your ES350 for winter tires?
What do you do for your ES350 for winter tires?
You'll be saving money on the long run if you get dedicated rims while preserving your existing rims. Good luck!
#18
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Just to follow up, I did end up getting Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 from Tire Rack for $88 each in 215/60R16 and mounting them on Toyota steel take-offs from a Camry that I got on eBay for $35 each incl shipping. Not bad.
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