I live in the DC metro area.. and was wondering if it were absolutely necessary to put stock rim/tires back on ur car for the winter.

 

Wheels with a smaller width perform much better in snow, and do you really want road salt on those 18's?

 

Unless you got some cheasy steel rims, you don't have to worry about road salt. I would worry about hidden potholes and other things under the snow though.

On another note, those friggin Potenza's suck *** in the snow. I'll be getting a pair of Blizzaks.

 

i am switching back just to be on the safe side.

 

I just bought 17s...I really don't want to ride on the 15" all winter, but I think I might just do it since I don't want all the road crap getting on my nice new wheels. Oh well.