[DantonIzzo]

Here's a picture of the winter setup that I just bought. 18x8 BBS SR and Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 XL (225/45-18).

[Polo08816]

Originally Posted by COKen

Since skinny tires are good for going through "deep" snow, I was just wondering if everyone here who puts on skinny winter tires actually drive their cars in "deep" snow. I know my car doesn't have enough clearance for "deep" snow. For snow tires I'm running 235s up front and 255 in the rear and have never had any issues. During the winter I'm driving 99% of the time on dry pavement, so my thoughts are that I want tires which work best 99% of the time.

Tire compound and tread pattern probably matter more than width.

I'm running the following for a M-Sport RWD with Michelin X-Ice Xi3

Front: 235/45/18
Rear: 245/45/18

The fronts are a bit wider than OE but a studless winter tire is worlds better than a non winter tire.

[BDWonder]

Originally Posted by DantonIzzo

Here's a picture of the winter setup that I just bought. 18x8 BBS SR and Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 XL (225/45-18).

Question...where does it say XL or RF on the tire sidewall, if im buying used and don't know if it's XL. How do i find out if it's xl. Thanks.

[BDWonder]

And also...do i really need XL tires in the rear of my 435 for winter? I thought the car is apprx 3600 lbs?

[DantonIzzo]

Originally Posted by BDWonder

Question...where does it say XL or RF on the tire sidewall, if im buying used and don't know if it's XL. How do i find out if it's xl. Thanks.

Hmm... good question. I'm not really sure. I would ask the guy you're buying from for the original receipt.

[BDWonder]

Originally Posted by DantonIzzo

Hmm... good question. I'm not really sure. I would ask the guy you're buying from for the original receipt.

Can you Please take a glance at your tires? Perhaps there is an XL symbol or RF symbol somewhere on the sidewall? Thanks!

[DantonIzzo]

Originally Posted by BDWonder

Can you Please take a glance at your tires? Perhaps there is an XL symbol or RF symbol somewhere on the sidewall? Thanks!

I do not see an "XL" symbol or "RF" on the sidewall.

[Blubaron79]

But a set of 18s with Pirelli sotozeros.