2025 OEM 21" Winter Set-ups?

[AMCfoxbody]

Hi folks, let's see those 21" OEM wheel and tire set-ups? I have just purchased some Velgen 22" wheels with 305/35/22 tires and am going to convert the OEM 21" wheels to a winter set-up. What I am looking for is the biggest/best size tire that will fit the OEM 21" wheel w/out rubbing, etc. I am also lowered on H&R springs. I want to size up the tire to a little beefier look for the winter. Any help or tips are appreciated. Thanks!

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

The Michelin X-Ice Snow is a nice tire with a beefier look. A 305/40R21 will give you a wider tire while keeping the same height.

 

[Cruising68]

On a side note, wider winter tires generally means worse traction than narrower tires. Having said that, if you like the look, go for it. I run 295/40R22 Michelin all seasons and get good traction in anything but deeper snow. We don’t get much in Chicagoland anymore. Handles 6 inches fine.


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[AMCfoxbody]

On a side note, wider winter tires generally means worse traction than narrower tires. Having said that, if you like the look, go for it. I run 295/40R22 Michelin all seasons and get good traction in anything but deeper snow. We don’t get much in Chicagoland anymore. Handles 6 inches fine.


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This is true and you are correct, I appreciate the reminder - it is definitely a balance between style and function

 

[ConspicuousConsumption]

Hi folks, let's see those 21" OEM wheel and tire set-ups? I have just purchased some Velgen 22" wheels with 305/35/22 tires and am going to convert the OEM 21" wheels to a winter set-up. What I am looking for is the biggest/best size tire that will fit the OEM 21" wheel w/out rubbing, etc. I am also lowered on H&R springs. I want to size up the tire to a little beefier look for the winter. Any help or tips are appreciated. Thanks!

which Velgens and which tires did you go with?

 

[AMCfoxbody]

which Velgens and which tires did you go with?

I haven’t mounted them yet - waiting for the weather to turn better but went with Velgen 'Classic5 V2' Wheels in Gloss Bronze - 22x10.5 +30 with Lionhart LH-Five UHP All Season 305/35/ZR22 110W XL Tires.

 

[ConspicuousConsumption]

I haven’t mounted them yet - waiting for the weather to turn better but went with Velgen 'Classic5 V2' Wheels in Gloss Bronze - 22x10.5 +30 with Lionhart LH-Five UHP All Season 305/35/ZR22 110W XL Tires.

Oh man, that’s the exact wheel that I want, but in gunmetal. Did you get a good price, and where did you have the tires installed?

 

[AMCfoxbody]

Oh man, that’s the exact wheel that I want, but in gunmetal. Did you get a good price, and where did you have the tires installed?

I bought the wheels through HoustonSpeedFreaks to help out the guys who are investing so much in the ST community

 

[PATRIOT_CERAMICS_K9ST]

I also bought velvet wheels 22s but mine are brushed aluminum
305 40 22 Toyos
They arrive later this wk.
Im in Colorado at around 6600 ft so we get dumped on.
Im running 275 45 21 nokian hakapellitas r3 SUV tires.
Not cheap but the best snow tore I've ever owned..Great looking tread