Winter Tires - Anyone Running 255/40/20?

[benk777]

I am wanting to use the stock 20" black optics wheels for my winter set, and have had really good experiences with Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4's. I don't see them offered in 255/35/20, but they do offer the N spec in 255/40/20, which would give me an extra inch of sidewall. Any issues if I go this route? My other options in stock size would be Nokian R3 or Blizzak LM-32. Thanks for any feedback/advice.

Thanks,

Ben

[daytona rs7]

you will have no problem with that size tire on the correct offset wheel (close to stock).

i run 255/40/20 winter tires on my RS7.
mounted on 20X8.5 +20 offset wheels.

I get minor rubbing if i am turing at 15mph+ and go up sidewalk ramp at the same time. Does not rub any time besides that. This is most likely because of the low offset of my wheels.

[allenzhang215]

I'm running 245/40/20 Blizzak LM-32 on Hartmann wheel 20x9 +29 offset. No issue at all. It is actually the dealer's winter tire package size I got from my SA.