Octavia 245/Challenge edition - Winter setup 18s or 19s?

[PhatPhil]

Looking for some advice.  Picked up a 245 edition two weeks ago and loving it.  My question is with the larger 340mm front brakes what do people run for a winter setup?

 

My thoughts were switching to 18s as winter tyres in 225/35R19 or 235/35R19 seem to be limited in range.  I also still have some 225/40R18 tyres left from my MK2 VRS.

 

Thanks in advance!

[john999boy]

You can even go as low as 17" wheels with that setup. 

[varaderoguy]

There are very good Continential tyres available: https://www.mytyres.co.uk/rshop/tyre/Continental/WinterContact-TS-850P/225-35-R19-88W-XL/R-342121

Highly recommended.

[cheezemonkhai]

As small as you can go and still fit over the brakes 👍

 

Of the two you mention definitely not 19” and if you can get 17” to work, that would be my preferred choice.

Edited 17 August, 2021 by cheezemonkhai