Thanks, all! The 185 size improved traction in snow on a Legacy GT wagon.The Vibe has to be lighter than that...

Here's why offset matters: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offset_(wheel)

My question is whether the difference in wheel offset is likely to cause any problems with steering or tire wear. Anyone have any experience with this?I have a set of snow tires mounted on 15-in steel rims. (Tires are185/65 x 15 - same diameter as the stock Vibe tire on 16-in rim).The Vibe wheel has...

Quote, originally posted by ned23 »Haha, I was thinking of a person coming up to my car with a baseball bat having the intentions of getting my car stereo... *swings bat at window and the bat smashes* LOLWith Lexan sidewindows, the bat would bounce right back at them...Lighter than glass too.