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Old 03-27-2017, 11:19 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by Tcoat View Post
This ^ is exactly why I went with steel rims for my winter tires. Don't even need to be sliding around just driving through loads of slush for it to gather and freeze in the spokes. Makes for an interesting drive if it freezes in there.
I also went with a 16" wheel so it gives me a bit more sidewall to protect from raised ice and help cut through deeper snow.
Surprisingly I didn't have a problem with the snow gathering in my rims. It only gathered between the spokes when I decided to purposely go out and have a drift session with my car club. If I was doing my usual work commute I had no problems at all.
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