I'm going with 16" for the winter for the same reason. Not really concerned about the rims and tires looking spectacular in the wintertime. Anyone who lives in an area that gets winter weather, knows that trying to keep your wheels (and the rest of the car for that matter) clean and shiney in the winter is a waste of time.

 

Me too. Its nearly impossible to keep it clean. By the time the roads are dry after a winter storm, another one comes, and then if it goes a week or so between storms and ou get to wash it, the day after washing the car the city removes snow so they have to salt the roads again...its a never ending battle. Only reason I bother washing during the winter is to get the salt off the underside. I cheat on the interior by completely covering the carpet with floor mats. When spring comes all I need to do is clean the floor mats, the carpet stays clean. Saves a ton of time