Great choice to go with the Pirelli tires. I have put a set of those 18" Pirelli on a G35 about a month ago, and I asked the guy later how he likes them. He said the traction he gets is really good, as we ll as a nice, smooth ride.
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Originally Posted by XanderWiFi
I read on some of those tires that they get them hot so they stick better and all that jive. I have no idea what design of tire to get-some of the tires they say get so hot and sticky that it is great for racing but you lose mpg-I don't want that! A nice grand touring tire seems like it would do: something that looks and rides nice but isn't going to throw me off the road.
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The snow tires are made using very soft rubber. If you look at the thread design, it is supposed to look (and act) like a sponge, absorbing water and snow and throwing it away. When you drive on a cold, snowy road, they work perfectly. However most of them have a very low speed rating. This means that if you go on a highway, having 4 regular snow tires, and do a regular 130km/h, the rubber becomes so soft, close to a chewing gum. The rubber sticks to the road at a great speed (also because it heats up), and what happens with time, is what is called "feathering". Feathering is a tire edge wear, when due to high speed and tire temperature, the edge deforms and creates uneven spots/bumps. This might later lead to quicker tire wear, and, of course, a very rough and bumpy ride. So tbh snow tires are the best for city driving in a snow.
On a side note, when you put the new rims and tires on, don't forget to get the alignment done - you will extend the life of your tires!