Rim Question

[mclaw-mclaren]

I am moving to calgary in 2 to 3 months, and i know this winter is over but i was wondering with the winters in calgary if you can get around with 17 inch rims on. If not what do you suggest. I have 14 inch rims now and i want to sell them and get 17's. Or should i get a smaller rim and get all season tires???? And i don't have the money to keep my 14's and put them on in replace on the 17's for winter time.<p>Thanks for you help!!

[jpwmx3]

Get 16" wheels, you will have to buy all-season tires for them, otherwise you will never get around in the winter.<p>[ April 14, 2003: Message edited by: jpwmx3 ]</p>

[mclaw-mclaren]

ya that is what i decided to do. Can you get low-profile tires for all season??

[Andrew_Pakula]

Most low-profile tires I see claim to be all season but we all know that is bullsh*t.<p>For the first time this year I drove around with my 17"s all winter, wasn't the greatest but I survived, only really got stuck once trying to get up my driveway.

[johnnyb]

too bad you couldn't keep your 14's you could put winters on them and switch

[mclaw-mclaren]

oh well, i will just get 16,.does anyone reccomend a good tire size?
Everyday driving, yes some winter, want to last fairly long, can't think of any other related questions when you pick a tire size

[Aston Wards]

i've got 205/55/16's, it keeps my speedo accurate!

[jpwmx3]

205/55/16 is too big. it would be 24.9" and stock is 23.9". Should get 205/50/16 which is 24.1" .
Stock is 205/55/15.
Get KUMHO KW-15 205/50/16<p>[ April 15, 2003: Message edited by: jpwmx3 ]</p>

[your2slow]

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[back alley]

keep the 14's for winter tires.
i picked up some used 15's (winter) michelin's, for 200 bucks - that's all 4 and they have been great for edmonton's winter roads.<p>joe