Is it necessary to change your tires and rims if you have low profile tires? I just bought some 225/40-18 and in the winter, is it a good idea to switch back to the factory tires? just curious..cuz of the changed air pressure and stuff.

kind of yes. summer tires are actually really good in the water but snow and mud they blow arse.

If you just bought the tires Nate, you should *know* what the
rating on those tires are, right?

Or did you just buy them by how they looked? :no:

Go look up your tires specs, and that will answer your question.
Chances are, they are going to be uber-dangerous if you see snow.
Rain-really depends on the tire design.

If your tires are rated M & S, they may have enough "All-Season" ability to get you through 4 to 5 inches of snow, however, if they are "Summer" wet/dry tires, you will need to get either some All-Season or Winter tires for the winter.

did you just buy them by how they looked?
no i did not. i bought them because the person i spoke with recommended them to me.

Nitto NT NeoGen ZR [225/40-18]

Product Description
Nitto Tire introduces the Neo Gen, the latest offering from Nitto Tires specifically designed for Sport Compact enthusiasts. The Neo Gen features a silica reinforced tread compound which improves tread block rigidity for enhanced wet and dry traction. The all-season Neo Gen tread pattern is an asymmetrical non-directional design, optimized for balance in both wet and dry road conditions. The inside shoulder and center tread areas have a combination of circumferential and slanted grooves that provide water drainage from the contact patch. The low void-ratio, outside shoulder blocks are designed for excellent handling and cornering reponse.

ZR Speed Rated

http://www.nlmotoring.com/images/NIT-NTNeoGen.jpg

YU GO, Nate!

YU GO, Nate!

i guess....i chose wisely?