Snow Tires For 2011 XFR

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11-25-2011, 10:11 AM

excel

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Snow Tires For 2011 XFR

New to the forum and wanted to say a big HELLO to everyone.

I live in Canada and unfortunately it's that time of the year again - WINTER

Just wondering what people are using and what wheel and tire specs will fit the XFR

Thanks!

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11-25-2011, 05:53 PM

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The 19 inch are supposed to fit.

I highly recommend the continental extreme contact and the Pirelli Sottozeros. Michelin is getting good reviews for their PS3 Alpin.

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11-25-2011, 07:32 PM

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I went with Blizzak LM-60 on 19". Setup from Detroit Wheel and Tire

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11-26-2011, 08:46 AM

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Go and get four 20" Rims that are 8.5" wide. Then get 4 Bridgestone blizzak LM-60s. I hate going down on size. Worked great last winter.

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11-26-2011, 09:51 AM

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Continentals are far superior to Bridgestones.

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11-26-2011, 09:12 PM

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Thanks for the replies guys.

I'll get into the rubber debate once I can nail down the rim size issue. For those that have 19" on, what's the spec on the rims?

Thanks!

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11-26-2011, 09:18 PM

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I stayed with OEM and bought these.

DWT: HOL 59837SSS

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11-27-2011, 06:46 AM

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Quote:

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I stayed with OEM and bought these.

DWT: HOL 59837SSS

Thanks for the suggestion, but I just noticed you are referring to an XF - I need options of the XFR. So far all I've been able to find for the XFR is that I'm SOL on 19" and have to roll 20". Please if anyone has alternative fire them my way! hahaha

Sonas

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11-27-2011, 06:53 AM

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I have a 2010 SC which has the same large brakes up front I believe.

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11-29-2011, 08:56 AM

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Cant get them anywhere

You beat me to posting by about 5 mins.

I have an XFR and cannot get a set of 20 inch Pirellis anywhere. The 255s are generally out of stock.

Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero-255/35R20 XL
Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero-285/30R20 XL

The Pirellis seem to be the only option. Can anyone recommend a tire dealer I may be missing?

If i can't get them, am I better getting a new set of 20 inch rims with the same width?

Any help much appreciated.

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11-29-2011, 06:06 PM

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Continental extreme contacts only go up to 17 inch, unfortunately.

As for 20 inch winter tires everyone has trouble sourcing them. A better choice would be to go down to 19 inch rims if new rims are contemplated. More tire choices and better winter performance.

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