I know 16" rims fit our cars, but understand that they fit really close to the brakes.

Would it be a bad idea to go to 16" rims for winter driving (with good snow tires)? Would snow possibly get packed between the rim/brakes?

I doubt many people with 2000+ have 16" rims for just winter driving. :?

Honestly I wouldn't worry about it. When you drive, the calipers will clear out any snow pack that they need for clearance.

Didn't 2000+ base models come with 16"?

I thought they were all 17" from 2000+. Though I could be forgetting the really low-end rims. But any 2000+ with 16" rims from the factory had smaller brakes than my SSEi.

You're probably right Ryan, I just got curious when I read Paul stating that 16" rims JUST fit over our brakes.

Todd Runs 16" GP wheels for the slicks....you will be fine with 16'*

Fitment is not a concern, it'* just heavy snow driving and the possibility of snow buildup in tight areas between the wheel and brakes. But I get the feeling it probably wouldn't cause any huge problems.

i dont see how snow would be a problem. ice is not stronger than metal, right?

and the brakes make heat, which melts ice......

Yeah, yeah, that thought crossed my mind too. I guess I was just wondering about the WORST case winter driving scenario. lol

But it probably wont snow too much this year once again, and I'll never have any reason to worry.