10-04-2022, 12:39 PM | #1 |
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PA4 Staggered alternative to 245/35R18
I have the factory staggered 18 inch wheels and after driving in snow once on 17 inch all-seasons last winter have decided that I want to put winter tires on my OEM wheels (and then buy new wheels for the summer). Since I expect to see snow less than 1x/month I am going to buy the Alpin PA4. However as most know the PA4 does not come in a 245/35R18.
Since 99% of my driving is simply cold (30 to 60 degrees) I want to keep the staggered setup and not go square. Is anyone running a different size than factory on 18s in a PA4 or am I stuck between running square PA4 or switching to the Pirelli Sottozero at $600+ a tire? |
10-05-2022, 11:20 PM | #2 |
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Lots of choice in 245/40R18. If you must do staggered maybe do 225/45 in the front and 245/40 in the back? They should fit no problem on factory wheels. Will throw your speedo out by a bit.
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10-06-2022, 07:50 AM | #3 |
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I have run the PA4s in 245/40 in the rear for several winters. Fronts are 225/40. I had no problems and like how the tire feels for daily driving. Wear and increased noise after 15k or 2 seasons are the major downsides.
The 245/40 was on the OEM 8 inch for a while. I moved to an 8.5 wheel later to help with increased wear in the center of the tire. That set up also works fine.
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Quote:
https://www.michelinman.com/auto/tir...a4?tyreSize=18 Shows a 225/40 and 235/40 225/45 and 245/45 but no 245/40 in the PA4. |
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10-07-2022, 11:51 AM | #6 |
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Interesting! Michelin may have discontinued that size. Two 245/40 options are available at Tirerack.
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