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I desperately need some new tires for my 97 Prelude (non-SH) and would like a bit of advice. I'm in Colorado, so I have to deal with snow...I don't want the expense/hassle of getting winter tires, so I'd like some good all-season tires...I drive like a total wuss in the snow anyways It's my understanding that I can wrap a 225/45/16 tire around my stock rims (my car isn't lowered, either) -- can someone verify that?

Now, here's the tricky part. What /good/ tires can I get all-season in that size? I was originally looking at the Pirelli P7000, but would prefer to go with a wider tire since I can, and it looks like the closest thing they've got is 225/50/16. Suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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I put Bridgestone RE90 stock size and they were great tires. I drive through CO about 5 times a year and I did drive through snow and ice on I-70 many times with no problems. The RE90 are Z rated and offer MUCH better performance than the stock Bridgesones. If you put 225s on they will have inherently less traction on snow and rain. The only other thing to say is ... DROP THAT THING

 

I have heard that the P7000's suck in the snow (from a reliable source). What do you want out of your tires? I assume they have to be all season, but what kind of handling, etc. do you want? How important is snow traction compared with handling, because they better the tire is for performance driving, the worse it is for snow.

 

LudeLC:
Is 'RE90' the exact model? I can't seem to find it...I can rind RE90x, tho. Thanks for your input
As for 225s -- remember, I'm a newbie -- why would a wider tire give me less traction in wet conditions? Just because there's more surface area to slide around?
And as for lowering...I'm still thinking about it. I'm unsure if I'd need to replace the shocks or if the stock shocks could handle a 1.5 - 2" drop.

Steppin Razor:
Thanks for the info. They do have to be all season, however, I'm not /extremely/ concerned about snow handling, I just need something that won't slide off the road. I drive like a wuss anyways in the snow (driving in the snow on summer tires will do that to you...grrrr).

 

If you're not extremely concerned with snow handling, then I'd suggest Sumitomo HTR 4s. They handle pretty well, they're all-season, and they are actually fairly cheap. I think they have 225/50s.
As for the drop, if you lower with stiffer springs, you should get better shocks, unless you want that riceboy bounce