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Winter wheels tyre choice

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#1 ·
I always have two sets of wheels for my car, one for winter and one for summer.
I have the 19" alloys fitted to my Ateca and I don't want them getting covered in salt in the winter, I know it's the heat wave of the century at the moment but it's always better to be prepared.
I have ordered a set of 18" rims for winter use and I'm wondering what brand of winter tyre I should go for.
Tyre size I'm looking at is 235/45 r18.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
 
#2 ·
Have you ever checked out GYEON Q² Rim?
People claim it works great and works for several months.



No more need for smaller, uglier winter wheels :)

As for your actual question, I have some Falken tyres on my car and they work pretty well. Now that they are older my wheels spin pretty easily.
Can't check the type as they are stored at the wheelshop.
 
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These are the wheels that I have ordered, similar to my 19's. Tyres that are on my summer wheels are 245/40r19
I have wondered about getting these new winter rims clear lacquered but after watching the above YouTube clip it's maybe worth getting a decent sealant.
 

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#8 ·
Hi Matthijs82,
Just ordered this wheel sealer, hope it's as good as it says on the tin.
I spoke to my local bodyshop and asked if I should lacquer my new rims and he told me to use this wheel sealer too as he said if the lacquer gets chipped then you would probably have water ingress and make a bigger mess than just a stone chip.
Time will tell.
 
#9 ·
Sticking winter tyres on stock SEAT rims wouldn't (or rather shouldn't) be a problem with most insurers, but what are they saying about changing the alloys because that's deemed as a modification from fmanufacturer specs?

Most insurers (at least here in the UK) want an additional premium for mods.
 
#10 ·
When I renew my insurance annually I tell them that I have two sets of wheels and I have never noticed any additional premium. Surely fitting wheels with correct winter tyres would benefit the insurance companies by not having to pay out for silly claims with inappropriate rubber.
 
#11 ·
I agree, it's actually safer making that mod, but you are probably obliged to tell them and if you don't it just gives them a potential excuse to decline your claim, however sensible the modification was.
 
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#13 ·
Thanks Tobydog for your information.
My insurance is through 1st Central and I have never been charged extra for fitting winter wheels. Prior to 1st Central I was with Admiral and again they never asked for additional premium for fitting winter wheels.
 
#14 ·
I think the big caveat to take away from all this is that fitting winter tyres is not a problem so long as you put them onto wheels of the original size, or a wheel size that could have been a manufacturer option for your car. Also you fit the same original or option tyre size. Arguably, if you put winter tyres onto 17" wheels, and then fitted them to your Xcellence, you could have a problem even if you increased the tyre aspect from 50 to 60. Simple reason being that 17" wheels were never an option on the Xcellence. Same could apply to the tyre width although I'm not sure why you would want to go wider on winter tyres, especially if snow is a real concern.
 
#16 ·
Hi mike22,
I see that you have experienced the Ateca in lots of snow.
I don't often get snow here but plenty of slush and standing water, it's my wife that does most of the driving and winter tyres gives me reassurance that she is safer on the roads and it also means that my original 19" diamond cut alloys stay nice and shiny for the summer months as we get a stupid amount of road salt put down on our roads from October to March.
I have opted for Nexen Winguard Sport2 as my tyre choice for my winter 18" rims. The have a B rating for wet roads, perfect for my roads in the North East of Scotland.
 
#18 ·
On the topic of winter tyre choice I now have a problem in deciding which wheel I want to fit as my winter wheels.
I have purchased a set of MAK wheels (I couldn't refuse them at the price) complete with the fixing bolts for the Ateca.
I don't know which I now prefer.
Opinions please.
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#19 ·
Hello Neil.

Miglia for me....Fancy a set myself..in 19"'s....very similar to the Exclusive Bi-colour wheels...
 
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