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I have some Blizzak Tires and according to Tirerack they will fit as a downsized tire on my new CR-V i have never done downsizing and wonder how buying new wheels will affect my vehicle?

Looks like they will all require centering rings.

Any advice is appreciated as i know little about these things.


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We run Blizaaks on the wife's CR-v and my pilot. Run them on the standard wheels...zero issues.

It IS easier with a spare set of wheels, I do that on the Camaro with the summer performance tires and my "rest of the year" all season. Spare wheels ARE nice , but yet again...something else to find room for.

Are You talking about running SMALLER tires than normal? Or OEM sized blizzaks?
 
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Yep, get some oem steelies.


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Are You talking about running SMALLER tires than normal?

Yes the tires i currently own were used one winter on my previous 2008 Escape. No that i have the CR-V according to Tirerack they will fit as a downsized tire with a new wheel. Just wondering on peoples experience with that. When they were on my escape i did the same as you and just switched the tires out.


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It's common to go down 1" in diameter and sometimes 10 mm narrower for winter tires. You need be sure the brake rotors/calipers will clear (likely fine) and the rolling diameter is close to stock (taller aspect ratio; ie, 215/70 vs 225/60)

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yes I do this on my cars

205 50 16 to a winter 195 60 15

same rollout so the speedometer reads correctly narrow tire cuts through the slush and snow better rather than floating on top like a snow shoe.

the trade off is that the tire is a little more squishey and floaty due to the narrow and taller tire but slow down abit and enjoy the improved snow ability

I've been using this for years
 
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The higher sidewall on a tire that has roughly the same outer diameter, but smaller wheel, is also helpful for the potholes that tend to pop up in the winter months.


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Real winter tires are usually narrower and taller,ask the Swedes and Finns and what they fit their winter rallye cars.
 
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No one asked, but "THE BEST" winter tires are Nokian Hakkapelitta's. We have Blizzaks one one car, Hankook i*Pike on another, and Hakka's on the third - no comparison to the 'kooks or blizzaks. When we wear out the blizzaks they will be replaced with Nokians. Hakkas are expensive, but so are sheet metal and body shop deductibles. For some reason not available at Tire Rack. ??
 
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