Poetstylez

Anyone know what size the biggest, fattest winter tires are that I could put on the factory 18"s are? Mine is dropped by the asx eibach springs....

Landshark

narrower tires are better in snow.

CottageLifer

+1

Blizzaks or Hakkapellitas.

AWCAWD

Some people think that the aggressive tread pattern makes the a/t tires great performers in the snow. They certainly look beefy (this is the point I believe my comment connects to the OP's question and is not a hijack). Until last winter many people used them (especially pick up truck owners) here in the province of Quebec. Luckily the provincial government prohibited the use of a/t tires to be used as winter tires. Here is a video (with Subarus) showing how a/t and dedicated winter tires flare in deep snow. This comparison also indicative for the importance of the composition of the tire.
So, Poetatylez if you considering putting up snow tires do not opt for beefier looking a/t tires.
I agree with the oomments posted by others before: narrower tires are better in snow.
Here is the demonstration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzkWWKLFhIw
P.S. Neither of the drivers used the throttle wisely so, the comparison is legitimate. One should avoid spinning of the tires to preserve static friction (dynamic friction is minimum 20% smaller).
Here is another (more professional) proof:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ahrlD40so4

Landshark

narrow tires "cut" through the snow. wide tires surf on it.

Krakker

I would look into the General Altimax Arctics. I used them for 2.5 seasons and love them.
Sold them with the car I traded in for the 16 Outlander, but I may put another set on the stock 18's and use my 19 with Summer for,,,,, obviously nicer weather.


I went with the 215 width on the car. For the size of both our Mitsu's, this would be an ideal tire size (height optional I suppose) for either of our vehicles. They are directional, a bit meaty looking for heavy, slushy crap, (not car tire looking) and ride pretty good at 85mph.
They could easily last 6 seasons of winter or more.

lescano88

Does anyone know whats the lowest size wheel and tire we can fit?

CottageLifer

Probably a 15" rim. There are 14"-ers but those likely will not have a tall enough tire.

AWCAWD

16" is the smallest for sure. The limitation is given by the brake disc diameter and caliper heights. See the attached image that shows my 16" winter rim (this is a rear wheel the front is even tighter)