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Old 08-18-2021, 01:35 PM
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Default Winter tires, 19/20 or 20/21?

Hi all, just curious about the experience difference between these two sets, 19/20 vs 20/21 on 911 in the winter.
I have 20/21 currently, I read somewhere saying smaller wheels have better performance in winter, is that true?
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Originally Posted by shopping4991
Hi all, just curious about the experience difference between these two sets, 19/20 vs 20/21 on 911 in the winter.
I have 20/21 currently, I read somewhere saying smaller wheels have better performance in winter, is that true?
Not smaller but narrower wheels do better in snow. They cut through the snow easier than wider ones.
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Old 08-18-2021, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Imo000
Not smaller but narrower wheels do better in snow. They cut through the snow easier than wider ones.
And smaller is less susceptible to damage, which given the road conditions here in the winter is also a plus.
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Narrower tires, more inset into the fenders, are also better to reduce rocks on your fenders.




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