Hatchback in Canadian winters

[conbrio]

For those of you with the hatchback and 18" wheels, particularly in parts of Canada like Edmonton or Winnipeg, how does it perform in the winter? I've driven a Civic Coupe with 16" wheels for almost a decade through harsh winters with no problem, so am wondering to hear how the hatchback will do. Thanks!

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[invader]

It all depends on your tires, and your winter driving conditions... Why not throw on a set of winter tires on 15" rims?

http://www.1010tires.com/Packages/2017/Honda/Civic/2-Dr-Hatchback-EX/215-50R17-91H/165673

 

[Newflyer3]

Did you use winter tires on your old Civic?

 

[conbrio]

Did you use winter tires on your old Civic?

I have used Nokian WRG3s many times without issue in the winters.

 

[conbrio]

Those are "all weather" tires

 

[Newflyer3]

You'll be fine. If you're that worried then get a smaller set of wheels.

 

[FaceVisor]

I took delivery of my Hatchback Sport in February and put snow tires on it the next day. The combination of a light car and 235 wide tires seemed like trouble. I went with 215 17" snow tires and they worked very well.

 

[bembol]

There's another thread saying they perform well.

Not sure if it's my driving and/or the tires used on the Sport Touring but I wasn't a fan and this was just light snow. The next (last) light snow GTA got a week or two ago I left her home and took my Murano.

Yes, I love my Blizzak I have the DM-V2. I just didn't get them for my Hatchback because of late delivery, February 16th. Next year.

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