Author Topic: '21 VENZA winter tire decision (Read 32781 times)

EV Dan · « **on:** September 04, 2021, 02:25:54 pm »

Original tires are all-season Bridgestone 225 55 R19 99V. For winter I already have 18" wheels (as spec'd in the picture). Should I be sticking with 225mm or go wider 235mm in order to make the winters slightly bigger than the original tires?

tortoise · « **Reply #1 on:** September 04, 2021, 02:35:16 pm »

I doubt a 4mm difference of diameter will make any difference. I'd just go with what's cheaper and if all things are equal, go with the stock width.

EV Dan · « **Reply #2 on:** September 04, 2021, 02:42:49 pm »

Quote from: tortoise on September 04, 2021, 02:35:16 pm

I doubt a 4mm difference of diameter will make any difference. I'd just go with what's cheaper and if all things are equal, go with the stock width.

235 are apparently more expensive but in case of DM-V2 it's only several $$ more per tire. 235 width however bumps up the load rating to XL (107) and I'd rather avoid that since it will prolly result in firmer ride.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #3 on:** September 04, 2021, 03:15:02 pm »

when did you get a Venza?

EV Dan · « **Reply #4 on:** September 04, 2021, 06:35:01 pm »

OK. Pulled the trigger earlier than expected. Blackcircles is having a 10% off sale on a bunch of models. Went with General Arctic 12, FGT

, which are mid-pack in reviews. Cheap but should be better than no-names. I like their RT43 but hate the previous generation Arctics. We'll see.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #5 on:** September 04, 2021, 06:56:07 pm »

i'm wondering how small i can go...225/65/17 opens up lower cost options, and i assume they'd still clear the brakes, but maybe 225/60/18 is a safer bet.

EV Dan · « **Reply #6 on:** September 04, 2021, 07:02:02 pm »

Quote from: dirtyjeffer on September 04, 2021, 06:56:07 pm

i'm wondering how small i can go...225/65/17 opens up lower cost options, and i assume they'd still clear the brakes, but maybe 225/60/18 is a safer bet.

In my case there were 18" wheels which I physically checked for fitment.

17" may work but it all depends on the wheel design IMO.

FWIW, Harrier does have a 17" wheel option: (careful, some typos there)
https://www.wheel-size.com/size/toyota/harrier/2021/

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2021, 07:22:16 pm »

17s would have a nice sidewall on them, but not sure if it's a good idea to drop 2 sizes or not.

rrocket · « **Reply #8 on:** September 04, 2021, 08:32:31 pm »

Dude..if I can get along with 18" winter rims/tires on an ISF (summers are 19s), you'll be fine.

IQ gets through winters fine with the 19s on her A5 too

EV Dan · « **Reply #9 on:** September 04, 2021, 08:39:23 pm »

If I had 17s lying around I'd try them on and likely went with Blizzak WS90 for the shoes. They have good price on blackcircles now.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #10 on:** September 04, 2021, 09:26:13 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on September 04, 2021, 08:32:31 pm

Dude..if I can get along with 18" winter rims/tires on an ISF (summers are 19s), you'll be fine.

IQ gets through winters fine with the 19s on her A5 too

i know that...i'm just saying that 17s open up some other options and the tires and wheels are also cheaper.

me_2 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 04, 2021, 10:14:46 pm »

I stick to this rule: same or better load index & speed rating as OEM's from factory.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #12 on:** September 04, 2021, 11:11:55 pm »

makes sense...i'll likely go with 18s then.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #13 on:** October 20, 2021, 12:30:27 pm »

i am now contemplating two options.

pass on changing my tires to see how it is with stock all seasons and if the weather gets really bad, just take the Sorento (which we already have winter rubber for)...alternatively, perhaps replacing the stock tires with all weather tires (Michelin Cross Climate 2) so i can skip the seasonal tire changes (and the costs to do that and store them)...i suppose i could then sell my stock tires, but i'm not sure how easy those tires would be to sell since it's such a unique size.

PJungnitsch · « **Reply #14 on:** October 20, 2021, 01:50:47 pm »

Might be able to trade in your stock tires at a tire shop to put towards the cross climates

Fobroader · « **Reply #15 on:** October 20, 2021, 01:52:55 pm »

So storing the tires at your place and taking the 30-45 min twice a year to do the swap over isnt an option at all?? Like tires can sit very well outside under a cover in a forgotten part of your yard for the season, they don't have to be inside at 22C.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #16 on:** October 20, 2021, 02:00:45 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on October 20, 2021, 01:52:55 pm

So storing the tires at your place and taking the 30-45 min twice a year to do the swap over isnt an option at all?? Like tires can sit very well outside under a cover in a forgotten part of your yard for the season, they don't have to be inside at 22C.

it's how we do it now, but we want the space freed up in the garage for one...also, my wife has to lug the tires around as my back is shot and i can't lift them...these larger tires are quite heavy and cumbersome to keep transporting around twice a year.

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2021, 02:05:22 pm »

Quote from: PJungnitsch on October 20, 2021, 01:50:47 pm

Might be able to trade in your stock tires at a tire shop to put towards the cross climates

could be an option...i'll have to look into that if i go that route.

tortoise · « **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2021, 02:13:07 pm »

Seeing as you can get a lot of snow where you are, I'd be looking for an "all weather" tire that is a bit close to a winter tire than the Cross Climates. Nokian WR, etc.

quadzilla · « **Reply #19 on:** October 20, 2021, 02:25:55 pm »

Might be worth watching this from Tyre Reviews.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3WssIxusLU&t=908s