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      09-21-2009, 12:58 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by jrougeux View Post
But wouldn't the 205 tire provide better bite in the snow? The 325i/328i base models come with a 205/55R16 tire stock, so it's not like the 205 width would be too narrow for the car...
If they both are the same brand and model of tire, the 205/50R17 should have a slight (but not huge) advantage in loose or deep snow. On packed snow and ice there should be little difference.

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