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Do I need to buy new wheels with my new winter or all season tyres?

Wheels for winter or all season tyres: Do I need to buy new wheels with my new winter or all season tyres or can I use the wheels on which my summers are fitted?

Asked on 25 September 2011 by pesti

Answered by Honest John
Better to keep your winter tyres on a separate set of rims.
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