jmblur
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Massachusetts
- Car(s)
- 2017 Golf R
In the past I've run 17s for winter. I need new tires and the wheels are pretty trashed (lots of flaking finish all over the place) so it's time to replace both.
I've noticed that, at least the last couple years, all the newer performance winters seem to start at 18" (or high aspect ratio in 17). They're available in Europe at more reasonable sizes but either they're not bringing them over yet because of supply chain or they just don't think there's a big enough market here (guessing the latter).
While I like the extra sidewall for winter roads I definitely value having good rubber even in winter (especially tires that do well in dry and wet, not just snow).
So, is it crazy to look at going 18s for winter?
I've noticed that, at least the last couple years, all the newer performance winters seem to start at 18" (or high aspect ratio in 17). They're available in Europe at more reasonable sizes but either they're not bringing them over yet because of supply chain or they just don't think there's a big enough market here (guessing the latter).
While I like the extra sidewall for winter roads I definitely value having good rubber even in winter (especially tires that do well in dry and wet, not just snow).
So, is it crazy to look at going 18s for winter?