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Winter Tires/Wheels w/ TPMS

I find the rubber compound on the Blizzaks too soft.... with the power of your vehicle, I don't see them lasting very long.
 
This is all very helpful thank you for posting. Blizzak does not have an EV version correct? I guess that may not matter if you're getting better efficiency with the 19s anyway.
 
Do you have a site that sells these wheels/tires as a combination? If not I can order separately and have them mounted and balanced locally.
 
Kugs10 said:
This is all very helpful thank you for posting. Blizzak does not have an EV version correct? I guess that may not matter if you're getting better efficiency with the 19s anyway.
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I've had a couple of sets of Blizzaks over the years. They have been great year one but then quickly wear out. This picture shows the 'soft outer layer' wearing out and then the rubber underneath is more like a regular all season tire.
If you like to drive fast, Blizzaks wear out even faster....



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Yes, the Blizzak compound is soft, but it's ideal when it's under 20 degrees F. for months on-end, sometimes when it dips below negative 20 degrees for a few weeks.
If you're living in a location when winter is generally above-freezing during the winter months, you may not need Blizzaks.
Range may be less-affected by tire weight and more of ambient temperature. Usually range will cut about 30% for me when it's around 20 deg.
 
Kugs10 said:
Do you have a site that sells these wheels/tires as a combination? If not I can order separately and have them mounted and balanced locally.
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Are you in Toronto?
I ordered them at a shop locally.
It was late in the season when I ordered -- a lot of shops didn't have many options left.
 
Well, sweet, sweet Canada has "Canadian Tire" as a staple if I remember correctly (and you can quaff down a bear claw and some Timmy's while you wait).
Nope, I live in Colorado in the Rockies. Deep snow (sometimes). Cold winters (sometimes).

Issue for winter tires on this car is the load-rating that needs to be at least 99 to 103Y. If you can get that, and the right size, you should be good.
UTQG is 280 AA A.
 
canuck said:
Wheel/tire combination has been excellent. Also very smooth (my local tire shop did a great job balancing the tires -- I'm picky for wheel balancing)View attachment 27800
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Those look really good. I bought my lucid from inventory and the "best fit" for the colors/options I wanted came with the 20" wheels and summer tires. I need to get a set of 19s by winter. Do you mind if I ask exactly what sizes (width)/offsets you got? Is it square all around? I was checking tirerack and can't seem to find this brand though.
 
TonyLieske said:
Those look really good. I bought my lucid from inventory and the "best fit" for the colors/options I wanted came with the 20" wheels and summer tires. I need to get a set of 19s by winter. Do you mind if I ask exactly what sizes (width)/offsets you got? Is it square all around? I was checking tirerack and can't seem to find this brand though.
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Fast Wheels EV01+ 5x120, ET37, 19x8.5", CB 64.1, Flow formed, Aero blades.
Width 8.5"
offset ET37

19" same on all 4 wheels w/ 245/45R19
 
canuck said:
Fast Wheels EV01+ 5x120, ET37, 19x8.5", CB 64.1, Flow formed, Aero blades.
Width 8.5"
offset ET37

19" same on all 4 wheels w/ 245/45R19
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I just installed this set of rims on my '25 AT, with Pirelli Winter Sottozero Elect XL tires. They look great.

What PSI should I use for this setup? The software only allows me to select OEM tire options, so assuming I should select the 19" All Seasons. Those tires require 49 psi. Should I use the same for these winter tires?

Thanks
 
Kugs10 said:
I just installed this set of rims on my '25 AT, with Pirelli Winter Sottozero Elect XL tires. They look great.

What PSI should I use for this setup? The software only allows me to select OEM tire options, so assuming I should select the 19" All Seasons. Those tires require 49 psi. Should I use the same for these winter tires?

Thanks
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Yes, 49.
 
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