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Originally Posted by walendvay
Mounted my Borbet type E wheels yesterday (saturday) in anticipation for last night's snow. I have my old wheels from my E83, and unfortunately, I have the small size specified on the E83, which is 215/60-R17. (yes, I know the min size on the F25 is 225/60-R17). I have TPMS installed and put them on the car yesterday.
Work great! Took a little while to get the computer to "learn" the new TPMS and with a hold of my breath, they were recognized!
My speedo will be about 1.5% off with the smaller size, however, I just couldn't see discarding snow tires with 75% tread left on them (just got the new skins last winter).
I must say, the F25 with nokian studs on snow pack is amazing! I like having lower gearing in 1st and 2nd, as I am able to better control the F25 driving down the snowy mountain (1000ft elevation change in 1.8 miles or so).
I am impressed.
When it's time to swap the tires, I'll definitely go with 225/60-R17. Cost is a main driver on this.
If I didn't have the 1k elevation change along with rain events on snow pack, I'd go the blizzak route.
I have an E83 spare tire, so if I were to have an "event" with my snow tires, the size should be about just right with the balance of my tires. I am not planning on any "events"!  Wish me luck!
Have fun and drive safe this winter! |
I have a set of Borbet's ( 17X7 Silver Painted Borbet Type CA) from my old E83 I was thinking of using
Did they have to put on longer lug bolts?
How's clearance?