CT5-V winter wheel tire review

[jkg]

Hello all - since a few people have asked me over time, here is what my winter solution has been:
Drag wheels DR-80 wheels (19x9.5") with Nokian hakka snow tires 275/35 - 19. they need hub rings 73 x 67.1 mm

the wheels are relatively inexpensive (made in china) but clear the brake calipers well. the tires just work great, even though they are made in russia! great for normal spirited driving in cold dry temps, and really dependable in snow, wet. yes, i use same tire on all corners, and i really love the day in March when i put the standard summer tires and wheels back on.

Others may have their own opinions, but these tires are just great, and the wheels are priced right and look nice

keep the shiny side up
justin

 

[LongGrayLine16]

Can you post any pictures of the fitment?

 

[jkg]

here is a summary of my parts:
wheels drag wheels DR-80 19x9.5, 5x120 pattern
tires nokian hakkapellitta 275/35-19 - i only could find them from one vendor on amazon although they are probably available lots of places earlier in season. i found simpletire.com nice to work with the year before
sensors - GM 13538760
sensor nuts - GM 13581557
need smaller lug nuts than stock. i used cal custom 754003B

tires made in russia, sensors made in UK, wheels made in china, lug nuts probably china too
couldnt find anything made in USA for wheels, tires, or lug nuts

 

[jkg]

 

[jkg]

i found the original post from 15 months ago:

Winter Wheels and Tires

here is what i have - (i will let you know once mounted and driving to make sure there are no surprises but i mounted up one on front and rear in my garage already) wheels drag wheels DR-80 19x9.5, 5x120 pattern tires nokian hakkapellitta 275/35-19 - i only could find them from one vendor on...

www.cadillacvnet.com

 

[LongGrayLine16]

so you ran a 275/35-19 on all 4 corners?

 

[jkg]

yes, obviously these tires are much more narrow than stock blackwing rear tires. in the snow, that is probably desirable. i can rotate them year to year this way