Monthly Archives: December 2014

195/45R-16 Pirelli Winter Snowcontrol Serie 3 on MSW Type 25 Wheels

Re-Tired (and Wheeled)

After last year’s beyond terrible winter performance from the stock Pirelli P7’s, I knew I wanted some true snow tires before the flakes came down this year. For ease of swapping over from Summer to Winter, I opted to have the 195/45R-16 Pirelli Winter Snowcontrol Serie 3 tires mounted on a separate set of silver 16×7 MSW Type 25 wheels.

To complete the winter trim, I also installed the R3T skidplate to help protect things, since the car is sitting even lower than last winter. I’m sure this all means it’s never going to snow ever again. Thank me later.

195/45R-16 Pirelli Winter Snowcontrol Series 3

195/45R-16 Pirelli Winter Snowcontrol Serie 3

195/45R-16 Pirelli Winter Snowcontrol Series 3 on MSW Type 25 Wheels

195/45R-16 Pirelli Winter Snowcontrol Serie 3 on MSW Type 25 Wheels

R3T Skid Plate Underside

R3T Skid Plate Underside

R3T Skid Plate Top

R3T Skid Plate Top

R3T Skid Plate Installed

R3T Skid Plate Installed

Winter wheels & tires

Winter wheels & tires

Winter Trim. Waiting for the snow

Winter Trim. Waiting for the snow

Winter Trim. Waiting for the snow

Winter Trim. Waiting for the snow

Winter Trim. Waiting for the snow

Winter Trim. Waiting for the snow

Winter Trim. Waiting for the snow

Winter Trim. Waiting for the snow