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Snow Tires for a 2009 Vibe GT
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:17 am
by KennedSR
I just got my Vibe GT 2009 and I wanted to know for snow tires should I stick with the standard 18inch tires or if I should step down to a 17 or 16 inch tire size for the winter tires. Thanks!
Re: Snow Tires for a 2009 Vibe GT (KennedSR)
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 1:55 pm
by star_deceiver
Step down to 16" and save your 18's for summer.Here's what I have: Firestone Winterforce.
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:39 pm
by KennedSR
Thanks! did you change any other measurements or was it just a straight from 215/45-18 to a 215/45-16
Re: (KennedSR)
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 9:20 pm
by kowell
The standard 16 inch setup should be 205/55R16
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 1:45 am
by 09Vibe
Along with the 205/55/16, I found out that we need hub centric (OEM steel wheels). Multi fit do not fit properly. You have to source a set of OEM Camry steel wheels from your tire shop or Toyota, easy enough to find and not too expensive. The 09's have a different offset as well, previous gens are not compatible.
Re: (KennedSR)
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:21 am
by star_deceiver
I don't have a GT so it was simply remove the all seasons and put on the winters.You could get 18" winters but your rims would pay the price and 18's cost a bit more then 16's.
Re: (09Vibe)
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 1:25 pm
by areles
Try the url below and look for somebody near you.
http://www.car-part.com/terms.htm
Re: (star_deceiver)
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:15 pm
by kowell
Getting a good set of 18 inch winter tires will probably cost more than getting a good set of 16 inch and new steel wheels.
Re: Snow Tires for a 2009 Vibe GT (star_deceiver)
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 3:27 am
by Sublimewind
Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver »Step down to 16" and save your 18's for summer.Here's what I have: Firestone Winterforce. They aren't Blizzaks, but they don't cost like Blizzaks either...
Re: Snow Tires for a 2009 Vibe GT (KennedSR)
Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 7:02 am
by frankiemenz
If you live near Rochester, NY there are a good looking set of altimax arctic snows on wheels for a vibe for $300.00 or B/O, there was another set w/o wheels for $300.00 or B/O and 1 is brand new!! I just bought a set of Nokian Nordman 4 snows brand new for $280.00 through work. I bought the 205/60R16, I am hoping they will fit ok and not rub on turns or over bumps, the tire wholesale guy says I can return 'em if I pull 'em off quick for the 205/55R16. I would rather have the taller tire for a little better snow handling and clearance but the snow tread may be thicker and rub more than I like on turns or hard bumps.