For now I am just replacing the fronts to be cautious and staying with a staggered setup.
I think I have an idea what I will do to preserve my existing investment in wheels, but make the switch to a square setup.
My car is a daily driver, and I drove it all through the winter last year. If it snows heavily, I can borrow a family members car (they are all 4 wheel drive) or just work from home.
My current wheels are Apex ARC-8
18 x 9 ET30
18 x 10 ET25
What I think I will do is go:
WINTER: 18 x 9 ET30 with Pirelli Sottozero 3 255/35 [or 245/40] winter tires on all 4 corners
SUMMER: 18 x 10 ET25 with Michelin PS4S 275/35 tires on all 4 corners
I realize the summer setup will require rolled fenders, camber plates, aftermarket suspension, and possibly 5mm spacers up front. I was planning to do the suspension anyways, and I arelady needed the spacers to clear my BBK.
This way I get to keep my existing wheels, buy another set like it, and split them into 2 squared up sets.
If I continue to find throwing money out the window of a moving vehicle compelling, one day I might get a 3rd set of tires and wheels more dedicated to track use.
Thanks for all the help - so much appreciated!
Cheers,
Eamonn
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