Land Rover Forums - Land Rover Enthusiast Forum - Size up or down for winter tires??

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Originally Posted by Craig_RRS2013 (Post 795689)

In the same boat as you, although I am worse off in the 255/65/19 OEM wheels and tires. The Land Rover user guide suggests the Continental TS 850 P SUVs in my wheel size, however, such a tire does not seem to exist state side. For 20" OEM wheels, the same guide recommends the Pirelli Scorpion in the 255/60/20, however, it also recommends the Nokian Hakkapelliitta R3 SUV in 275/55/20. As long as you have OEM wheels, should be good to go with 275/55/20. This is what I am likely to do after securing some 20" wheels. Good luck!

I like how the user guide mentions the 275/55/20 Nokian Hakka. Thanks for passing this along.

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Originally Posted by gts944 (Post 795721)

It depends. Narrow will work better in deep snow, cutting through the snow to where there is traction. Wider will work better on ice. I just ordered 275 Conti Viking Contact 7s for Colorado ski trips. Couldn't find a good source for Hakas locally, though I've run Nokians with good results in the past.

Great info. GTS944 the distinction between the strengths of a narrow winter tire vs a wider one makes a lot of sense. It makes it clear that I want the 275 width. I'm leaning towards the Nokians but a close second are the Michelin X-Ice and maybe the Blizzak.