Winter Tires - will 16's fit?

[thahamer]

I just got my GTI a few days ago and was wondering what people run for winters. I have never owned a winter tire before but I am realizing that, here in Buffalo, these 18's aren't going to cut it. In a perfect world, 16's seem like they would be the cheapest way to go.

Anyone have any advice?

 

[southwales1977]

16's will fit over the standard GTI brakes but not over the PP ones.

 

[thahamer]

16's will fit over the standard GTI brakes but not over the PP ones.

I have a base model, therefore im thinking it will work. Getting a set of steelies in 16" would be conveniently priced for my budget right now.