Looking for winter tires and would rather not go with the normal 225/40/18 - 265/35/18 combination. This is due to the fact that 18x10 oem wheels are hard to find which is the recommended width for the 265. I would also rather go bigger than 265 on the rear wheels to keep it close to the 295 summer tires. I plan on driving during the winter but not in any deep snow so I don't think this will be an issue.

The new Blizzak LM-60 has a 225/40/18 - 275/35/18 combination available which would fit on the 18x11 rear tire better. This may be an option but would still rather go with a wider rear tire.

Found an interesting third option. Dunlop Winter Sport 3D in a 235/40/18 - 285/35/18 combination. Diameter difference is just under 2% which shouldn't be an issue with the all-wheel-drive. However, the tires are a little bigger than stock (about 0.5"-1.0"). What do you think? Is this a viable option for winter rubber?

Thanks.

 

Either combo will work OK. But the 225/275 combo will give you better traction. 225/265 is best for snow traction. Call me if you would like to chat.

 

I didn't have any problem finding the right wheels at a good price for the 265s.

Tirerack, where else

 

I love Tirerack! Have bought more tires than I can count for my 1995 BMW 540i (still have it), 1998 Land Rover Discovery (still have it) and 2001 Chevy Tahoe (still have it).

For the TT, I like the look of the OEM turbo twists which are very difficult to find in 18x10. I have already found a set of 18x8 - 18x11 twists for a great price and am currently looking for the snows to throw on them.

I know some out there are putting 265s on the 11 inch rear but I am hesitant to do that as it is outside the recommended width range for the tire.



Damon,
I plan on driving the TT in the winter, however, when there is a lot of snow I obviously have other options (SUVs) to choose from.

I am looking for a tire that would be pliable in the winter, provide good performance and would be suitable for light snow. For the rear wheels, I would need to be 275+ to accomodate the 11 inch rear wheels. My only issue with the Blizzak LM-60s is that they are only H speed rated - not a deal breaker but would rather have V+ speed rated tires. What would you recommend?