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Originally Posted by Sliver
The 16" versus 17" is referring to the diameter of your rim. 16" will be fine and I don't think it will affect tread life in any noticeable way, but it might make it look like you have disproportionately large wheel wells since there will be less wheel/tire in there to fill them up...depending on how "cool" you want your car to look, this could lame it up a bit.
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Tire size compensates for the smaller wheels. The overall diameter is the same, so they will fill the wheel wells just the same.
Smaller wheels are good for winter because you get more tire sidewall, which is good for bumps, ruts and pot holes. They will be squishier in the corners.
The narrower you go, the better ice traction you'll get.
Higher profile tires (for smaller wheels) are usually cheaper too.