I notice there are couple threads on Winter Tires but none seem to mention anything about using the wheels that came with the car. Please tell me if: 1 - bad idea to use the factory wheels, 2 - Winter tires such as BridgeStone Blizzak LM-22 size 225/45R18 will not fit.

I am looking for the most inexpensive approach to get me through winter - Toronto driving - but don't want to spend $ on a new set of rims + tires. DON'T WANT TO SPEND TOO MUCH $$$.

Thank you for any idea, comment, recommendation, etc...

When the roads are bad, take public transit. Nothing cheaper then that :D

Originally posted by SQ88
I notice there are couple threads on Winter Tires but none seem to mention anything about using the wheels that came with the car. Please tell me if: 1 - bad idea to use the factory wheels, 2 - Winter tires such as BridgeStone Blizzak LM-22 size 225/45R18 will not fit.

I am looking for the most inexpensive approach to get me through winter - Toronto driving - but don't want to spend $ on a new set of rims + tires. DON'T WANT TO SPEND TOO MUCH $$$.

Thank you for any idea, comment, recommendation, etc...

Hey I just noticed that this is your first post to this forum.

Welcome - you are about to enter a community of friendly know it alls and advice managers. But we all mean well LOL

When did you get your 8, what are your options, package, colour? We want to know everything :D :D