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Originally Posted by Fish2SS
My original plan was to get winter tires and keep my summer ones too. I didn't realize I'd also need new rims though. I thought I could just change the tires out, but apparently that's not possible with the OEM because they are made for the run flats. At least that's what I'm understanding.
So money is an issue. Winter tires + wheels would cost me a good grand over all season + wheels.
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True - it does require an investment...The way I see it: there are only four points of contact between the entire car, passengers, and the road. These points control acceleration, steering, and braking inputs...I don't believe that's an area to try to be frugal. And if you plan to drive through snow or over ice...you'll appreciate the confidence winter tires provide. But I understand if there are budgetary limits. All-seasons are certainly going to better than summer tires.
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Originally Posted by Fish2SS
Now I'm seeing a thread where people are saying you can put all seasons on the stock black rims, not just run flats. This would be best case scenario since then I wouldn't need new rims.
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Yes, wheels are wheels are wheels. They're not run-flat specific.
But - it will be cheaper in the long run to have a separate set of wheels so you don't need to constantly pay to remount and balance a set of tires twice per year. You can find a set of factory take-offs for cheap fairly easily.
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Originally Posted by ChevyRules
Be on the look out here in the sales section. I got my winter set( the LT's 18" rims and tires plus the relearn tool) for $550 total from a user here. No need to go out and spend a lot of money on new rims.
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