When do you swap your winter wheels?

[million]

I haven't purchased my winter rubber yet. I'm going down from 17" alloys to 16" steelies, for my winter wheels. I shouldn't have an issue with fitment will I? I assume they should clear the brake calipers just fine, right?

I have also been reading about the TPMS for my car, if I get an extra set for the winter wheels, will the car's computer need to be reprogrammed whenever I switch my wheels or will the computer log both sets of TPMS IDs? I am thinking that it may not even make sense to pay the extra money for extra sensors though. I could probably live with the warning light being on all winter.

 

[escort1991]

I would just pop a wheel off and pop the steel wheel on to check fitment.

 

[million]

I would just pop a wheel off and pop the steel wheel on to check fitment.

Pulled off one of the stock 17s yesterday to make sure a 16" steelie fit. It did fit and would turn freely but there was only about a half inch between the caliper body and the interior face of the rim. Does anyone think that could be an issue? I can't imagine a slightly larger steel rim being much different. I attached a photo for reference. I'm also thinking I won't bother with the extra tire pressure sensors for the winter wheels. Thoughts?
Thanks.

 

[007CobaltLS]

Invalid attachment.

I don't want to give any opinions because I really don't know, but if I were to guess without seeing it, since it spins freely and there is 1/2 an inch, I would say it's good...but like I said, I'll let someone else comment on that.