Outlander Sport tire size question!
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Outlander Sport tire size question!
my wife and I need new tires on our Outlander sport, and want to run the continental dws (what I run on my EVO and love).
They only come in 225/50/18, not the stock oem size 225/55/18.
Would it be worth the smaller side wall? According to tire rack, the stock size Dunlaps are 29 lbs each, the above 50 side walls would be 25 lbs each, saving four lbs.
Would it be worth it? With yer commute in snow, we would prefer the DWS over everything, but is going down 5 centimeters have any adverse effects?
Hi boost, I think you ran the EVO rims and tires on yours: how were they? Any insight on the tire size issue appreciated from anyone!
They only come in 225/50/18, not the stock oem size 225/55/18.
Would it be worth the smaller side wall? According to tire rack, the stock size Dunlaps are 29 lbs each, the above 50 side walls would be 25 lbs each, saving four lbs.
Would it be worth it? With yer commute in snow, we would prefer the DWS over everything, but is going down 5 centimeters have any adverse effects?
Hi boost, I think you ran the EVO rims and tires on yours: how were they? Any insight on the tire size issue appreciated from anyone!
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Do you have AWC? Also, define "snow". For some people a few inches is grounds for tire chains, while others won't even put it in 4WD until it's waist deep.
How do the DWS do in the snow on the EVO? That will pretty much be your answer.
[EDIT] I see it says awd in your profile. If you guys live in suburban Boston with mostly plowed roads I can't imagine it would be that bad. Shaving 5lbs of not only rotating mass but unsprung mass per corner should make a small but noticable difference in acceleration and economy.
Of course I don't know your financial standings, but have you considered a set of steelies and some Blizzaks? Winter tires are for more than just snow. The rubber compound will grab better on dry pavement as well in cold weather. You can probably pick up 4 rims and tires for ~$800, then buy some real nice summer tires in the spring. That's what I did in my Audi.
How do the DWS do in the snow on the EVO? That will pretty much be your answer.
[EDIT] I see it says awd in your profile. If you guys live in suburban Boston with mostly plowed roads I can't imagine it would be that bad. Shaving 5lbs of not only rotating mass but unsprung mass per corner should make a small but noticable difference in acceleration and economy.
Of course I don't know your financial standings, but have you considered a set of steelies and some Blizzaks? Winter tires are for more than just snow. The rubber compound will grab better on dry pavement as well in cold weather. You can probably pick up 4 rims and tires for ~$800, then buy some real nice summer tires in the spring. That's what I did in my Audi.
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So it is the SE so it has the 2wd/4wd/4wd 'lock' and it does well in the snow. To have Mitsubishi 4wd AND the best fuel fuel economy crossover on the market (non hybrid) is great for my wife and I, especially with her commute.
The DWS has always served me well in the EVO, but I was worried about the smaller sidewall in the tires. Would you feel every bump on the road, or is there a chance of denting the rim with the smaller sidewall? I know its just 100-200 more pounds than a fully loaded Lancer, but not sure if it would through off the speedo/ be harmful.
The DWS has always served me well in the EVO, but I was worried about the smaller sidewall in the tires. Would you feel every bump on the road, or is there a chance of denting the rim with the smaller sidewall? I know its just 100-200 more pounds than a fully loaded Lancer, but not sure if it would through off the speedo/ be harmful.
Do you have AWC? Also, define "snow". For some people a few inches is grounds for tire chains, while others won't even put it in 4WD until it's waist deep.
How do the DWS do in the snow on the EVO? That will pretty much be your answer.
[EDIT] I see it says awd in your profile. If you guys live in suburban Boston with mostly plowed roads I can't imagine it would be that bad. Shaving 5lbs of not only rotating mass but unsprung mass per corner should make a small but noticable difference in acceleration and economy.
Of course I don't know your financial standings, but have you considered a set of steelies and some Blizzaks? Winter tires are for more than just snow. The rubber compound will grab better on dry pavement as well in cold weather. You can probably pick up 4 rims and tires for ~$800, then buy some real nice summer tires in the spring. That's what I did in my Audi.
How do the DWS do in the snow on the EVO? That will pretty much be your answer.
[EDIT] I see it says awd in your profile. If you guys live in suburban Boston with mostly plowed roads I can't imagine it would be that bad. Shaving 5lbs of not only rotating mass but unsprung mass per corner should make a small but noticable difference in acceleration and economy.
Of course I don't know your financial standings, but have you considered a set of steelies and some Blizzaks? Winter tires are for more than just snow. The rubber compound will grab better on dry pavement as well in cold weather. You can probably pick up 4 rims and tires for ~$800, then buy some real nice summer tires in the spring. That's what I did in my Audi.
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So it is the SE so it has the 2wd/4wd/4wd 'lock' and it does well in the snow. To have Mitsubishi 4wd AND the best fuel fuel economy crossover on the market (non hybrid) is great for my wife and I, especially with her commute.
The DWS has always served me well in the EVO, but I was worried about the smaller sidewall in the tires. Would you feel every bump on the road, or is there a chance of denting the rim with the smaller sidewall? I know its just 100-200 more pounds than a fully loaded Lancer, but not sure if it would through off the speedo/ be harmful.
The DWS has always served me well in the EVO, but I was worried about the smaller sidewall in the tires. Would you feel every bump on the road, or is there a chance of denting the rim with the smaller sidewall? I know its just 100-200 more pounds than a fully loaded Lancer, but not sure if it would through off the speedo/ be harmful.
As for the speedo, yes. Change in tire diameter will affect the spedometers calibration. It will most likely not change it enough for you to notice, however. I would swap between my 18" Audi UltraSport summer rims and a set of beat up old entry-level Audi 16" rims with winter tires on them. Obviously, the sidewalls were way different, but I never noticed a change in speedo calibration.
IMO, you can probably find a better suited tire for your money. If you like the fuel economy and ride quality of the vehicle then get a tire designed for those aspects. A "normal" tire will most likely cost less, drive smoother, and last longer than a DWS sport tire.
The evo wheels/tires indeed raised the speedo numbers by 5mph at highway speeds so that in order to actually go 65 mph I had to do 70 mph on the dash. It wasn't the end of the world but it was annoying enough for me to want to get proper diameter tires for the car if I ended up using those long term.
The ride wasn't really that firm with the low profile tires, while it effects it, the springs/shocks are still reasonably soft on the Outlander Sport. Keeping tire pressure in the 36-38 psi versus the 35 psi on the door jam badge will make the ride more firm but still absorb the bumps just fine. I'm still deciding on going with dedicated snows for winter and rain/all season performance tires for summer months versus getting a set of all season tires that handle a few inches of snow in the winter and not hydrolock on rain slicked roads.
The ride wasn't really that firm with the low profile tires, while it effects it, the springs/shocks are still reasonably soft on the Outlander Sport. Keeping tire pressure in the 36-38 psi versus the 35 psi on the door jam badge will make the ride more firm but still absorb the bumps just fine. I'm still deciding on going with dedicated snows for winter and rain/all season performance tires for summer months versus getting a set of all season tires that handle a few inches of snow in the winter and not hydrolock on rain slicked roads.
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