I'm looking for winter wheel/tire options, and one thing I'm considering is the 255/45R19 on a narrower 8.5 wheel to protect the wheels from road rash. I've heard some shops say they prefer not to do this because in their opinion it's fugly. Anyone have photos so I can see for myself?
Also, anyone on this kit, what are your opinions about ride dynamics? I'll be coming from the a 21" summers, so I have no doubt the car won't be as nimble in turns, which is probably fine for winter, but I'm sure it'll be softer, and ostensibly pothole survivability would be increased. Any other opinions or considerations?
Something else I'm thinking is these are winter wheels, so replicas, and who cares if they get dinged up. They can be fixed. Does that logic make up for any sacrifices in ride dynamics or aesthetics? I suppose it depends on how much it costs to fix a curbed wheel?
Also, anyone on this kit, what are your opinions about ride dynamics? I'll be coming from the a 21" summers, so I have no doubt the car won't be as nimble in turns, which is probably fine for winter, but I'm sure it'll be softer, and ostensibly pothole survivability would be increased. Any other opinions or considerations?
Something else I'm thinking is these are winter wheels, so replicas, and who cares if they get dinged up. They can be fixed. Does that logic make up for any sacrifices in ride dynamics or aesthetics? I suppose it depends on how much it costs to fix a curbed wheel?