I know a lot of posts have been issued about the winter, but I just have a very specific question.

Right now I have the 19" sport package. Is it better to go with 17" or 18" wheels with winter tires? Or is this a non-significant issue because the tire profile will just be bigger for the 17" wheel.

Thanks.

 

I know this has been covered in many threads. But I was once new and asked the same question.

so here you go,
I have 19's and went with stock 17's for winter and the stock tire sizes. compared side by side there is about a .5" height difference between the two. I drove all last winter on All season tires in ohio and had no problems.
Positives- traction, availability
negatives- loss of performance- (not really noticable to causal drivers), and the missing of the 19" look.
If you have any other questions, just ask...

 

Thank you. I will start looking on tirerack.com for setups.

 

go with 17s... thats what I have... you will soon start seeing winter deals on tirerack.com ... wait for those and then pull the plug.

 

i have oem 19's on right now... why is getting 17's better? i would have to get rims plus tires? couldn't i just get 19" tires? anyway, can you guys post some pics with the winter 17's on? thanks