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Recommended Snow Tire Size

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Re: Recommended Snow Tire Size

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P80GLT wrote: ↑19 Sep 2023, 01:05 I was always told a smaller than normal wheel with a tall narrow tyre is best for snow. Fuel flap says 185/65/15 which is what I would choose.

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This would win "Cleanest Fuel Filler Flap" contest if there was such an award.
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amblerman wrote: ↑21 Sep 2023, 07:03
P80GLT wrote: ↑19 Sep 2023, 01:05 I was always told a smaller than normal wheel with a tall narrow tyre is best for snow. Fuel flap says 185/65/15 which is what I would choose.

Fuel Flap.jpg

This would win "Cleanest Fuel Filler Flap" contest if there was such an award.
Wait, I submit my entry……
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amblerman wrote: ↑21 Sep 2023, 07:03
This would win "Cleanest Fuel Filler Flap" contest if there was such an award.
Damn, If I knew there was an award I would have cleaned it.

Here's the V70 fuel filler flap for comparison and maybe a runner up award :D
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