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Question: Can I go one inch smaller for winter wheels?

PistonScout33Community StarterDec 23, 20252023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATICCalifornia
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC, about 62,000 miles. Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire diameter close. What measurements do you verify before ordering? Appreciate any ideas on what to check first.
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BoxerGal13Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 23, 2025permalink
Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. If California only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 can be the saner daily. Then you'll know the next fork. That's the whole play. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. I already checked the easy fluid levels.
TruckDriver8Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 23, 2025permalink
Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. In California, dedicated winters on the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 in California with 62,000 miles. Just my two cents from doing this recently. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
BoxerGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 24, 2025permalink
Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. In California, dedicated winters on the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. I'd do that before spending real money. Just my two cents from doing this recently. I'll poke at it this weekend.
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