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Originally Posted by thatguitarguy
I've heard arguments both ways, but the last time I had a car with 13s was an 80s Subaru, and I ran 185s on it, but it was also a 4x4 and heavier.
Saving a few buck here and there isn't worth standing out in the cold.
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The reason that narrow is usually better is because you want to concentrate pressure to break thru ice and packed snow. Think what chains and studs both do-concentrate the cars weight on a on very small points. Also, if you've ever mountain climbed, think crampons. Wide tires, ceterus paribus. do the opposite. I'd focus on getting good quality snow tires in a similar size to what you have. If you want to improve handling on dry roads, wide tires are a good idea.