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swishtony · Jun 19th, 2014, 22:16

Am planning to keep this car for at least 5 years. I ski every year and will take this next season, I know I may still need chains but the winter tyres will be great. I put some Nokians on a C Max last year and was getting up and down every single hill with them on leaving most 4 wheel drive vehicles behind.

The cost to keep swapping tyres actually does mount up but that's not the main reason for getting winter wheels. Main reason is 20" winter tyres hard to come by and if they are available are very expensive. Will work out cheaper over the long term to get wheels.

Yes as you say 235/60 17" or 18" seem most common. I haven't actually considered 17" wheels for some reason, I will take a look especially if they are that much cheaper. Thanks.

Jun 19th, 2014, 22:16	#4
swishtony Master Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2019 16:44 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hastings	Am planning to keep this car for at least 5 years. I ski every year and will take this next season, I know I may still need chains but the winter tyres will be great. I put some Nokians on a C Max last year and was getting up and down every single hill with them on leaving most 4 wheel drive vehicles behind. The cost to keep swapping tyres actually does mount up but that's not the main reason for getting winter wheels. Main reason is 20" winter tyres hard to come by and if they are available are very expensive. Will work out cheaper over the long term to get wheels. Yes as you say 235/60 17" or 18" seem most common. I haven't actually considered 17" wheels for some reason, I will take a look especially if they are that much cheaper. Thanks. __________________ MY15 XC60 D4 (181bhp) SE Lux Nav, Auto, Electric Silver, DSP, 4C, Pano Sunroof, Prem sound , F & R park assist, VOC, PCC, Tinted glass, WIP, FP.