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Should I keep my stock wheels for winter months?

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Live in Vancouver, BC. Snows about once a year, but can get as low as 0 degrees.

I have 14000 kms on my base GT tires so thinking of new ones now. But if I'm thinking of getting somewhat aggressive summer tires, think it'll be worth it to keep the rims for my winter tires?

However, I don't even drive my car in the rain, so would the summer tires still be ok in winter?
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You'd want a winter set for temps, regardless of snowfall. I think you'd be better off with 2 complete sets. One full winter set, and another more fun/appearance based set.

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You'd want a winter set for temps, regardless of snowfall. I think you'd be better off with 2 complete sets. One full winter set, and another more fun/appearance based set.

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Agreed. I literally just picked a set of the 19" premium wheels last night. $300 on Craigslist. Going to mount some Kumho Ecsta 4X II for the winter. I've got the performance package, so no way those P Zeros are still going to grip when it's 30 degrees.
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