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I am glad you decided to keep it running all year!

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Use 17" rims

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But I have been using my 17" rims with ContiWinterContacts, and have had no trouble.

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I am glad you decided to keep it running all year!

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But I have been using my 17" rims with ContiWinterContacts, and have had no trouble.

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I had clearance issues with my 19 inch SSRs in the rear and adding 15 mm spacers solved the problem and improved the look from the rear at the same time.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I'm looking for some basic wheels to throw some winter tires on my '01 S. Would rather stay on the road then go off-roading in Canadian winter conditions! Came across a set of factory 16" rims in great condition at a great price. BUT - I'm concerned with the bigger brakes on the S - if these things will fit?? Anyone know the answer?? Thanks!

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No they will not fit, but I will trade you my rotors and calipers.

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Unfortunately, 16" rims won't fit due to the larger calipers on the S. But I have been using my 17" rims with ContiWinterContacts, and have had no trouble. They do fine in light powder, packed snow, and plowed roads. And as with any non-studded tire they aren't great on solid ice. I am glad you decided to keep it running all year!

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Thanks for the quick responses. I appreciate all your offers for my S brakes - but maybe I'll stick with the current set up :-) Just have to give up on those 16's and find some 17's now. Cheers....

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Can he add some spacers to make the 16's work since he has already bought the 16's. I had clearance issues with my 19 inch SSRs in the rear and adding 15 mm spacers solved the problem and improved the look from the rear at the same time.

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Thanks Bruce Lee!! Coming from you, I really appreciate the comment. Ya, Angman, that would really be cool if the spacers worked. Took me a while to find the 16s (as you know) and I really want a solution before the white stuff hits!

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