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Originally Posted by Pretzel
I'm looking for a set of snows too. Tirerack is suggesting 235/55/R19 as the size for 19" rim (either Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 or Pirelli Scorpion Winter).
This size is slightly thinner (-0.3"), taller (+0.6") and outer sidewall seems to be 0.15" closer in (according to tiresize calculator). The speedometer error (+2%) due to increase circumference.
Thoughts on this size and either of these tire two choices?
When I pick a rim it says it needs centering ring? Is that a downside?
One more question- since these are not run flats. If I were to go that route, should I be carting around a spare when these shoes are on?
Thanks!
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Centre rings are common as there are few wheels with bore size 66.6mm. I avoided the rings as I preferred an exact fit.
I ran non RFT on my last car with no spare. I had a good compressor, tin of Tyreweld (just hoped I never needed it) and a Dynaplug and just crossed my fingers all would be ok.
What I learnt was check your pressures often and if any drop, inspect the tyre. I had 2 tines when nail in tyre and caught the slight loss of air early.