Snow Tires & Rims

Reviving an old thread (best I've found on the subject) to see if anyone has tried, or what their thoughts are, on 16 inch rims. My wife and I drive like really old people with the PHEV, so handling isn't a huge concern, and I suppose tires and wheels would be cheaper for 16"
 
Bbeardb said:
Reviving an old thread (best I've found on the subject) to see if anyone has tried, or what their thoughts are, on 16 inch rims. My wife and I drive like really old people with the PHEV, so handling isn't a huge concern, and I suppose tires and wheels would be cheaper for 16"
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I think it would be tough to find 16" tires that can provide the same overall diameter as the 18" OEM tires. With smaller-diameter tires, you would lose some ground clearance and you would be affecting your speedometer/odometer readings. Also, it might be difficult to find 16" wheels that can accommodate the Clarity's brake discs and calipers.
 
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Bbeardb said:
Reviving an old thread (best I've found on the subject) to see if anyone has tried, or what their thoughts are, on 16 inch rims. My wife and I drive like really old people with the PHEV, so handling isn't a huge concern, and I suppose tires and wheels would be cheaper for 16"
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The 16" I tried didn't clear the brakes. Stick with 17 or up (TireRack gas really good fitment guides).
 
Viking79 said:
The 16" I tried didn't clear the brakes. Stick with 17 or up (TireRack gas really good fitment guides).
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For everything except the Clarity! For some reason, the Tire Rack never got access to a Clarity for fitment. When I asked about that, they suggested I bring mine in!
 
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