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Originally Posted by Dean
Don't worry bout the extra width. Unless you are using Rally spikes, wider and more sipes is better than narrower. The narrow thing is a crock not supported by science. And 225 is the stock size for the STI which is basically the same weight, etc. The alternative is to pick up some used stocker 16s and run 205s! That may actually be a good idea as 16" snows are cheaper by $30 or so.
If you plan to keep this car for any length of time, plan on 2-3 sets of wheels or more. 1 for snows (16s if they fit), 1 for Autocross/sticky street Azeniz 615 or RE01, 1 for dedicated street/rain SPTs, ES100s, etc., and 1 for track tires.
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The narrow thing is not a crock Dean. The idea is that narrower tires generate more psi of pressure which helps drive them through loose snow and onto the hard surface underneath where you get actual traction. Essentially it's to reduce "hydroplaning' on snow. Trouble is, when you are on ice, it's not so helpful.