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Old 09-21-2017, 12:47 PM   #494
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So ideally, I would need something smaller than 17s for winters? But if I go down in rim size, that would mean my car becomes even more lowered (I want to go higher)?
The only reason to go smaller would be cheaper tires and softer ride, assuming you are running the same overall diameter.
If you reduce your overall wheel diameter, your car will be lower but you will actually have more fender clearance. If you go bigger, you will have more ground clearance but you are more likely to rub on your fenders.

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For the purposes of winter safety, I'd then have to get new suspension and smaller wheels? Or do are the differences in having 19s and 16s for winters negligible? I'm asking because the car came with a set of WRG2s in 235/30/19 square, so if I don't have to switch I won't. But if it's strongly advised, I will.

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No need for a new suspension, but running those skinny tires could lead to a bent rim in pothole season.
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