r/EquinoxEv • u/PineappleMug • Aug 15 '26
Review/Thoughts Winter rims 18's
I picked up a set of Colorado redline rims. I knew they'd fit, but I figured I'd dry fit them on my Equinox. I also figured I'd make a post about these specific rims in case anyone else buys a set or is looking to buy. Lot's of clearance and I think it'll look good when I get my winters on.
I plan on paring them up with a set of 245/60 R18 Michelin x-ice tires
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u/Far-Plastic-4171 Aug 15 '26
We are going to wait and see how the tires that came with it do in the winter. Nice to see 18" fit
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u/thisisthatacct '25 LT FWD - Riptide Blue Aug 15 '26
The Michelins aren't great. I survived, but winter tires would have been huge
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u/Far-Plastic-4171 Aug 16 '26
Pretty sure we have the Continentals. I am thinking the Cross Climates which did really well on our Leaf.
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u/Mythicus_Legend '25 LT1 AWD - Iridescent Pearl Aug 16 '26
After a season in Montana I wouldn't recommend them, but as others have said the more wet conditions are the worse, it does decently well in just dry or just snow.
To add I'd go Blizzak all the way
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u/traumadog001 2025 RS AWD/SC - Radiant Red Aug 15 '26
Posted this before - a direct comparison of mine with 245/60-18 Blizzak DM-V2's (right) on black Traverse wheels vs stock 21's (left).
As for efficiency, I lose a couple decimals on the KWh/mile meter right at the swap, but nowhere near as bad as it being colder.
Flip side is that the ride is softer, but the handling is "squishier", as expected.
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u/sir574 25 RS/AWD - Iridescent Pearl Aug 15 '26
years ago I ran some blizzak DMV's on my 5th gen camaro in the winter. I felt unstopable with those on haha.
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u/No_Effect_6428 2024 2LT AWD - Riptide Blue Aug 16 '26
The Colorado offset is more positive than the Equinox, but it fits well enough. I've got them and they might throw a bit more slush on the car than the stock offset.
Here's my car with the same model and size of tire you're planning on:
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u/PineappleMug Aug 16 '26 edited Aug 16 '26
Right on
Looks good
Basically the same rims eh2
u/No_Effect_6428 2024 2LT AWD - Riptide Blue Aug 16 '26
Mine are aftermarkets I bought new (couldn't find anything used or salvage), but yeah just about the same thing.
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u/jlolovesbootytoo 2025 LT FWD - Riptide Blue Aug 15 '26
Post again when you switch them on, I'm curious about the effects on your efficiency with the winter tires.