Thanks for the PM Tyler and the thread update. I was quoted C$780.00 for the SJ5 235/65/18, but found it difficult, if not impossible, to get 18" steel rims. Canadian Tire looked up the Murano and said their system recommends a 17 x 7.5" winter rim, 4 1/2 x 5 bolt pattern to utilize a 235/65/17 tire for the Murano. I was given a part number of 09-6000 and a cost of $75 each with two day delivery. Unless I can get some 18" rims reasonably priced, I may go for the 17's. I have called several dealers and get similar answers about availability for Blizzaks and the new Micheilin Latitude X-Ice, not in the near future.
Two options I am considering include:
Nokian Hakkapeliiti SUV 235/65R17 108T, code T443370, 29.1" diameter, 15/32 tread depth, directional pattern, C$205 each installed
Dunlop Grandtrek WT M2 235/65HR17 108H, 29" diameter, 11/32 tread depth, light truck/SUV performance, US(Tirerack) $109 each plus shipping/UPS entry prep ~ $45.00/7% duty/2.7% of duty disbursement fee/7% GST/8% PST/$4.25 COD clearing fee.......If I want I could even add some ASA JHS silver painted alloy rims from Tirerack as part of a package for only $129 each extra, and when you add the option to mount and balance, no extra charge comes up. But the import cost starts to escalate.
One concern I have is, should I buy 5 tires and rims if I go with 17" since my diameter will be slightly under? If I get a flat and need to use the 18" spare (short term) how will that affect the wheel slippage sensors that measure tire rotation for the AWD?
The last option is to buy some new 18" snows, mount them on the OEM rims, and buy a new 18" wheel package in the spring.:8: