orbital_2k3

did anybody get winter tires/wheels for a G37 with sport package (19'' and bigger calipers). what did you get?

silent9o8

im where ur @ right now looking on tirerack

obhaiv

I just bought my G37S with Tech and 4WS in red. I had to get the 4WS since it was the last one in Ontario that had Tech. I also got an amazing deal since they were giving the car away.....enough of my excitement.
I am also looking at tirerack and got in touch with their sales guys who told me that the 225/50 R18 will fit the car with no issues. However I like to ask the guys here about their feedback.
The one concern I have is that the current 19" is 225 in front and 245 at the back would it be a problem to have four 225/50R18 blizzaks?
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TerribleONE453

no as long as your running the same width rim all the way around you will be fine..

joeposter

I got 18's because they're narrower than 19's and chose rims that would be easy to clean. https://www.myg37.com/forums/showpos...3&postcount=28

CHI-TOWN G37

The 18s and the narrowest you can go is better in the snow for traction. JoePoster has it right.

Staggered setup is not needed or desired if you face a lot of snow/ice.

vINCe_Inc

i just checked with my dealer. they want $2400 + tax (13% in ontario,canada). imagine that eeh, $2,700 for 4 standard rims and WS-60s.
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btw. anyone knows the difference between LM25 and WS60 ? both are blizzaks.

joeposter

The LM25's are available in our size and the WS60's aren't.

da mayor

iTrader: (2)

I think this winter I'm going to try the '06-'08 350z 18's w/ blizzaks. They did clear the front calipers

ChOy BoY

iTrader: (2)

really kenny? what about the rear caliper

da mayor

iTrader: (2)

remember the clearance issue is mostly due to the front caliper, like we had the issue w/ STOOF's car that other night.

I know we did install the 350z 18"s onto someone else's car at vinny ten's shop just for spares while his wheels were getting polished and cleared the fronts and rears. I'm hoping this will be a easy save for the winter.

jdm_inspire

Don't buy from the dealership ... they are going to rip you off.

Check out redflagdeals.com -- they have a group buy going on (check out hot deals > automotive subforum). Also check out some other places like tires23.com or other local GTA tire shops. Use tirerack as a reference and then get the local shop to get near that price.

I'm going to the US on Tuesday to see if I can get a setup cheaper than local. I don't mind paying whatever taxes on the Canadian side since it will be a lot cheaper than what I would pay locally (even in GTA). No one will discount Nokian tires in the 3 places I've called ... I'm not here to push Nokian tires, but I'm looking at either the WR G2 or Hakkapelletta5 in 235/50/18. If not, I may go Dunlop Wintersport 3D or even the Michelin X-Ice. No one makes anything in 225/50/18 except for the Blizzak LM-25 -- no thanks.

My understanding of Blizzaks

LM-25 is more of a 'performance' winter tire; WS-60 is more for ice/snow traction. Based upon feedback from tirerack, the WS-60 has soft sidewalls, so cornering / performance on dry pavement will suffer. So one may "argue" the LM-25 is more for a sports coupe than a WS-60.

Food for thought and opinions are subjective.

vINCe_Inc

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let me know as soon as you find a good deal

Ru5tY

same here!

NIGHTLFEphantom

what would be the recommended winter tires for a g37 in the upstate NY region. I get a lot of snow on some of the winter days then I get clear roads on some other days... I don't know what to get