I have 205/50/17 on a 7.5" (yes, wider than ideal) wheel and it's not bad at all.
I admit I'm very tempted to sell these (Pirelli Sottozero 3) and update to slightly wider Nokian WRG3, since that would fill the seasonal gap when my summer tires aren't up to snuff a bit better... The Pirelli is actually rather decent all around, but is softer feeling than the WRG3 - probably better in actual deep snow, but it's more sub-freezing temps and slush/wet/dry that I see here in Chicago.
I'd have preferred a 7" wheel but also wanted to have the option of leaving the BBK on the car with the intent to drive it only in an emergency... I really need a 3 car garage, but that's not happening in the city easily!
