winter tyres ....who bothers

[AnilS]

Does anyone know what size of alloys (minimum) will clear the calipers on a MK5 GTI. My wifes' car is currently on 18s. Can I go as low as 16s?

Regards.

[AlanD]

16 is as low as you can go.

[Mr_F]

I'm looking at some wheels maybe winter steeley's for when I take delivery of mine in September, though one though I have is doesn't that mean you clock more miles with a 16" over the circumference of an 18" wheel.

[Jimp]

The 16" wheels will have larger tyres than the 18" wheels. Overall they will both have the same radius.

[Diamond Hell]

The 16" wheels will have larger tyres than the 18" wheels. Overall they will both have the same radius.

Correct.

You mean higher profile 

[mattmk4]

I had winter tyres put on my caddy last year and they were brilliant. like driving on normal roads.

Also had the snow socks before the tyres arrived and they got me out of goathland (where they film heartbeat) so you can imagine the hills i had to get up in a front wheel drive with a heavy load in the rear.

Considering having them put on the Golf this year if i decide to keep it and not get a 4x4

[Egbutt Wash]

Mine (sunny snowmasters, el cheapo) are fitted to a set of Monzas off ebay.  Winter has no worries for me now.  My F1's were just a load of rubbish in the snow, very very dangerous.

[Bellend]

4 brand new Bridgestone winters for the Chrysler, £20. 

[Egbutt Wash]

4 brand new Bridgestone winters for the Chrysler, £20. 

The tyres that came with the monzas were worth more than I paid for the wheels.  Summer tyres £20 in pocket

[AlanD]

I quite like taking a walk to the train station in the snow. Give you a chance to laugh at women in their BMWs and Mercs