Tyre sizes for winters

On my mk1 4x4 that was originally on 205 55 16s I was running 15 inch pepperpots with 195 65 15s to keep the rolling circumferen.  On the mk2 scout the standard size is 225 50 17 so what sizes are people running for their winters?  I was always led to believe that winters should be narrower to help deal with slush and I firmly believe modern cars are getting ridiculously over tyre'd more and more.  

So i was thinking 215 55 17 or 215 60 16 if getting different rims though it ot sure if there is a 16 inch equivalent of the 15 inch Audi pepperpots which we're incredibly light and strong being forged not cast.

That said 225 50 17 winters seem to be reasonable prices..

Don't see why 205 shouldnt be a possibility either as the haldex really does work well and makes up for the reduced width.

Edited 4 November, 20187 yr by karlbar2k