Iwas just joking....

 

i know .

 

What I meant to say is that I couldn't go smaller than 16

 

Rally cars are 4 wheel drive, they are race cars,designed to perform on acourse- quite different than what any of us will face. Fromthe tiny pics, I can't tell anything about the tires. Many winter rally racers run with spiked ice tires (not street legal).

If anybody can provide a link that brings to the discussion some expert opinion supported by facts/testing, I would like to see it.

 

soo i am deciding im sticking iwth my all season tires. i cant afford it and also it should be fine for the winter but next year im definitly investing in them

 

This is from tirerack......if selling tires for the most money was all they were interested in, then they'd be recommending the widest, most expensive tires out there.....but they don't

http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/...jsp?techid=126
Priorities for Sizing Winter Tires Are Different

Does your sports car, coupe, or sedan use wide, low profile tires that are mounted on large diameter wheels? Or does your light truck use large flotation-sized tires? If you're going to drive through lots of snow this year you'll want your winter tires and wheels in sizes that help put the laws of physics on your side.

A wide, low profile or large tire has to "plow" a wide path through snow which causes more resistance. The narrower the tire, the easier you can get through snow. We'll help verify sufficient load capacity and the appropriate diameter for your vehicle when you speak with one of our sales specialists or use Winter Shop by Vehicle.

Winter tire sizes should be based on one of the following:
The Optional Tire and Wheel Size from Your Vehicle's Base Model. This is often the easiest way to select an appropriate narrow tire for your car or truck. For example, a 2003 Lexus IS300 would store its original 215/45R17 tires in favor of optional 205/55R16 tires on 16" wheels.

A Minus Size Tire and Wheel
Minus Sizing is simply traditional Plus Sizing techniques used backwards. For example, a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 would store its original 205/55R16 (or optional 225/45HR17) tires in favor of Minus One or Minus Two size 195/65R15 tires on 15" wheels.

In both of these examples, not only would snow traction be enhanced, but the cost of a Base Model or Minus Size winter tire & wheel package is usually lower than a package maintaining your vehicle's original size tires and wheels.

 

or this one from GM Canada....
http://www.gmcanada.com/gm/english/s...s/basics-types




Winter Tires
The need for winter tires has been around for as long as vehicles have, however, with the advent of "all-season" tires, many drivers are unaware of the benefits of winter tires. Designed to provide effective traction in difficult winter conditions like snow, ice and sleet, winter tires feature a combination of specialized tread design and compounds that provides more effective traction in Canada's difficult winter conditions.
Selecting the right winter tires for your vehicle should be based on your driving style and purpose of your vehicle. It is important to learn how to read a tire's side-wall markings to be sure you choose the best winter tires for your vehicle. Having the right winter tires on your vehicle will offer optimal control and traction, while helping to maintain the vehicle's fuel-efficiency.
Other suggestions for choosing winter tires:
[ul][*]Select a narrow winter tire: wider tires "plow" through snow.[*]Determine the "Optional Winter Tire/Wheel Size" from your vehicle's base model. This means taking the base model equivalent of your vehicle and using its tire size as your winter tire template.[*]Speak to your GM Goodwrench technician about winter rims. [/ul]

And by the way, not all rally cars are AWD, some are FWD and there are probably some RWD mixed in as well. Rallies are typically held on roads, not race courses (due to the length of the "courses").

Anything a car would be able to get through (snow/ice) would be a maximum of probably 10" of snow (beyond that you are plowing a big chunk of snow with the front end of your car).With that depth of snow and a road surface, you want your tires to get down to the hardroad surface so that you can be propelled forward, the wider the tire, the more difficult it will be for your tires to move forward through the snow..

 

yea they have a few chevy aveo's that are rally cars and i think i saw a toyota corolla in there too. as well as an old porsche.

 

Thanks SST.

FYI, I used their winter tire selection tool, and came up with a size of 205/55R16 (for my 16" rims)- which is the same size as my current all-seasons. Not that I'll be doing any buying, if there is serious snow or cold weather, I'll walk or take the bus until it warms up (an advantage of being urban ...).

http://www.tirerack.com/snow/WinterP...Standard+Model

 

im doing the same thing. im just sticking with my stock all season tires on the stock 15" steelies.
next year i will invest in some high performance winter tires.