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Is it worth buying a different set if wheels for winter tyres rather than swapping them over?

I have a one year old Audi and am considering winter tyres. Do I have to buy additional rims or can I replace the tyres with winter tyres and then have the 'summer' tyres refitted next spring?

Asked on 4 November 2018 by

Answered by Honest John
Yes you can swap over every November and March. But, of course, it's expensive and risks rim and tyre bead damage every time. If buying an additional set of rims, go for the smallest size for the car so you can fit the deepest profile tyres. But you will also need to buy a full set of TPMS valve sensors for the new wheels and tyres which gets expensive.

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