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Hi, my CX-5 comes with 19" alloy wheels. Debating between 17" vs. 19" winter tires (buying a new set of rims in the first case, reusing OEM rims in the latter).
Wonder if you agree with this analysis, or have something to add. Thx!
1. Pros of 19" winter tires (Cons of 17"):
a - can reuse 19" OEM wheels, saving cost on a new set of 17" wheels
b - can reuse TPMS on OEM wheels
c - nice looking alloy wheels even during winter
2. Cons of 19" winter tires (Pros of 17"):
a - more costly tire swapping service every season, with extra step to separate tires from wheels
b - repeated removal of tires from wheels may cause damage to both winter and all-season sets of wheels, or scratches to alloy wheels
c - tire re-balancing is required every season, since wheels are no longer "permanently" attached to their own wheels
What about safety (guess none of the above is as important)?
Wonder if you agree with this analysis, or have something to add. Thx!
1. Pros of 19" winter tires (Cons of 17"):
a - can reuse 19" OEM wheels, saving cost on a new set of 17" wheels
b - can reuse TPMS on OEM wheels
c - nice looking alloy wheels even during winter
2. Cons of 19" winter tires (Pros of 17"):
a - more costly tire swapping service every season, with extra step to separate tires from wheels
b - repeated removal of tires from wheels may cause damage to both winter and all-season sets of wheels, or scratches to alloy wheels
c - tire re-balancing is required every season, since wheels are no longer "permanently" attached to their own wheels
What about safety (guess none of the above is as important)?