I'm new to this forum and been trying to search for info on snow tires for my car. Unfortunately, what ever I try to search for on the Search page comes up with errors, but that's another story for another time. Anyway, I am looking for input from anyone out there who drives their Mustang all year round and has to deal with snow. I have a 02 GT with with 17" rims and would like to purchase smaller steel rims and narrower snow tires. I would like to go with a 15" steel rim and a 215 tire with a much taller sidewall. Does this work with the GT brake system? Has anyone done this and know what's the smallest rim and tire combination I can go with?

Thanks,

Jason

 

is a smaller wheel really better for snow?

 

From what I've heard, a taller side wall helps. I was thinking that a smaller rim will allow me to get a taller sidewall. But this is why I'm posting the question.

 

ahh so its not a really smaller wheel....just more tire, less rim....i see.

 

Yes. A shorter tire width will cut through the snow and get to the pavement better than a wider tire.

 

I have a set of V6 mustang wheels with slightly used Blizzaks for sale.

 

16" rims are as small as you will want to go. They already look rifdiculous LOL.

Here is my old GT with 16" steel rims with 215/65/15 tires



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I'm not going for looks...just need to be able to drive my car in the winter. What type of tires did you use?