If this helps anybody, Dorman has very specific product numbers for all their wheel fasteners... CT has some (maybe they can order others?), Rock Auto sells most of them as well as many other cyber stores
I saw that website a few times. Great prices.Costco has the best price for Michelins I could find.
When I need a brand that Costco doesn't carry like the Generals I put on my truck, I go to quattrotires.com and get a local shop to install.
BTW you once said on this forum to just get Michelin and you will have the best tire. Made sense so that's how I ended up with the as3.
I dropped to 16s 5 years ago because it's cheaper. Not sure if it affects the ride. My winter tires have a much wider sidewall which makes up for the drop.Another Winter Tire question:
Size - do you go with the suggested spec or do you drop 1 inch? I know quite a few people their cars are 17, but they do 16 for winters. what are the benefits other than 16s are cheaper than 17s, and supposed to ride a bit smoother?
Changes are more muted if you are comparing across tire brands and models, but if all things are equal, and you retain the tire diameter/tire pressure, downsizing will give you less rim, and a taller sidewall. That will theoretically give you a more supple ride, or give your suspension "more give".
The key thing about downsizing is the narrower tire, gives more grip in the winter or less slippage.
215-45-17
205-55-16
195-65-15
They all have the same rolling diameter, the 195 will perform better, and give a more softer ride, plus it's a cheaper tire.
It's been a long time since I was overly concerned with rims and tires, mostly because I love my Michelin LTX tires, but iirc, when going to a smaller rim some vehicles have clearance issue with brakes and other things that I don't understand.The key thing about downsizing is the narrower tire, gives more grip in the winter or less slippage.
215-45-17
205-55-16
195-65-15
They all have the same rolling diameter, the 195 will perform better, and give a more softer ride, plus it's a cheaper tire.
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