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THC
Hi Guys, my pacifica hybrid has the s-package with 18" wheel, can I use 17" rim+winter tire? thanks!
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rahul
THC said:
Hi Guys, my pacifica hybrid has the s-package with 18" wheel, can I use 17" rim+winter tire? thanks!
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Yes, in fact it’s even recommended in some cases to downsize winter tires. The 17” wheels+tires should be just fine.
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VelvetRedAWD
Will they fit over the rotors?
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THC
rahul said:
Yes, in fact it’s even recommended in some cases to downsize winter tires. The 17” wheels+tires should be just fine.
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Thank you Rahul, is just that the dealer said I can't use 17, so I was a little confused. I thought it's common practice to downsize the winter size too.
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rahul
VelvetRedAWD said:
Will they fit over the rotors?
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Base Hybrid Touring comes with 17" wheels, so wouldn't that work? Found this on the interwebs:
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DoninDel
rahul said:
Yes, in fact it’s even recommended in some cases to downsize winter tires. The 17” wheels+tires should be just fine.
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Agree - for snow, you want a narrower tire (less sidewall) which usually comes with the smaller diameter.
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CANADAHYBRIDGUY
A narrower tire will give you more sidewall compared to a bigger tire and rim . You want a narrower tire in terms of a 235 , 225 ( width ) .
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DoninDel
CANADAHYBRIDGUY said:
A narrower tire will give you more sidewall compared to a bigger tire and rim . You want a narrower tire in terms of a 235 , 225 ( width ) .
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Not true. To keep the outer circumference the same, a larger diameter tire has a wider sidewall. The width IS the sidewall.
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It’s a taller sidewall , the width is the tire size and the aspect ratio is a number that gives you the ratio of width of tire to height . I think you may need to brush up on your tire lingo Automotive lighting Automotive tire Font Circle Pattern
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Enrico Henry
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Not true. To keep the outer circumference the same, a larger diameter tire has a wider sidewall. The width IS the sidewall.
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Can't believe you wrote this, read it, and still hit "post" :-D .
Width is surface that contact the road the SIDE wall is on the side...the "height" of the tire from the ground to the rim.
Tire measures are in 3 numbers 225/17/50
225 is width, 17 rim and 50 is sidewall
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I'll use the OEM specifications for tire size and use Goodyear Assurance Weather Ready or Michelin Cross Climate 2 and be covered for all road conditions year-round. As tire technology changes so should we. There is no need for two different sets of tires anymore throughout the year.
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Enrico Henry
ThisSuckersElectrical said:
I'll use the OEM specifications for tire size and use Goodyear Assurance Weather Ready or Michelin Cross Climate 2 and be covered for all road conditions year-round. As tire technology changes so should we. There is no need for two different sets of tires anymore throughout the year.
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Yeah, not really. You might be "covered" for all year wether in very mild weather places perhaps.
In Essex in the UK I never felt like I needed winter tires. But, When it gets cold cold consistently and you find snow/ice on the roads for months almost daily you really want winter tires. All season tires are kinda like summer tires with more aggressive thread. Actual winter tires have much softer rubber that stays soft when temps are below freezing allowing you to corner and brake much more securely when it's cold.
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Enrico Henry said:
Actual winter tires have much softer rubber that stays soft when temps are below freezing allowing you to corner and brake much more securely when it's cold.
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That is exactly what the tires are/do that I stated. These are nothing like traditional old technology all-season tires. Both of these tires are certified.


Multiple reviews and ratings globally show these are on par with dedicated winter-only tires in both snow and ice tests.

I have used Goodyear Assurance Weather Ready made with soybean oil for several years and have been in several of Lake Tahoe and Colorado blizzards around the ski resorts and never needed to chain up or had any problems with traction or cornering. Never had an issue in the several yearly ice storms in my area either. I do plan on switching to the CrossClimate2 when the Goodyears need replacement as they have a slightly higher winter traction rating over the Goodyear.

I no longer keep a set of winter tires on steelies after upgrading to these. Don't need them anymore.

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Worth a read , if your shopping around for new shoes for your Pacifica . https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a39038281/bridgestones-new-all-season-tire-can-tackle-real-snow/
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Yup...I bought some new (old stock?) factory 17's for cheap and then put some 235/65/17 Blizzaks on for my winter setup

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THC said:
Hi Guys, my pacifica hybrid has the s-package with 18" wheel, can I use 17" rim+winter tire? thanks!
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If it's like the AWD with the 18s I would say no because of the larger brakes on the front especially.
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Ex Rebel Owner said:
If it's like the AWD with the 18s I would say no because of the larger brakes on the front especially.
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It's not....see my post above, I had/have 18's and use 17's for winter on my Hybrid
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