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Old 09-21-2012, 11:03 AM
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2013 c63 sedan: Can I use OEM wheels with 4 identical size winter tires?

I've decided to get the new Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 tires for my winter tires for my 2013 c63 sedan.

When it is snowy or icy, I will drive my 13 yo jetta with blizzaks.

My question is: With the OEM rear wheels at 18 X 9 and the front wheels at 18 X 8, can I use the same size tires --- 225/40R18 -- on all 4 wheels?

Or do I need to use a staggered setup like the OEM tires?

If I can do either a staggered setup or use same size tires on the OEM wheels, which would give me better winter driving performance?

Final question: Are the OEM wheels designed to be okay for wintry conditions or should I get new wheels as well as new tires?

I am planning on buying 19 inch HRE wheels and PSS in April 2013.

Thanks so much for your help.
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225/40 will be cutting it close to fit on a 9" wheel... may be better off with like a 245/35 for the rear.

Narrower the better for winter driving.

OEM wheels more than ok for winter conditions.
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theres a thread here and i believe they were saying 235/40/18 all around
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The rears would look like this 225/40-18 on a 9" wheel, so you can do it, but not recommended.

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If you look at the manufacturer's website, they'll list approved rim widths by tire size. And I've found Conti DWSs are the best low-temp tire for high performance vehicles - they don't 'squish' around like most winter tires (had a set of Michelin Alpins that had this issue)
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If you have another car for winter driving, why bother with winter tires for the 63??
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I use 235 all around. They look UGLY in the back. I am going back to using 255 for the winter tires.
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Get a nice set of forged alloys with some proper tires on for the summer and keep your stock wheels with winter tires on them for when it gets nasty.

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