Winter: Driving or Not

Discussion in 'MINI' started by Justa Jim, Jan 6, 2011.

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  1. scanner

    scanner New Member

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    16 or 17 inch wheels for winter tires...which is better ?
     
  2. Crashton

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    16" narrower & taller sidewalls for snow tires.
     
  3. Justa Jim

    Justa Jim Well-Known Member
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    Snow tires? It's 90 degrees out side, so where on earth do you live. :eek6:

    Jim
     
  4. tater tot

    tater tot New Member

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    Just taking mine off! Last snow was Memorial Day, you never know up here. Run the 15 or 16's. I run Nokians I've tried them all nothing better.
     
  5. david in germany

    david in germany New Member

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    With 16" blizzaks my mini was unstoppable in snow up to 10" or so. (before I added the JCW front snow plow that is)
     

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