Project: 2002 WRX Wagon -- The Gravel Express

[WRXtranceformed]

My thinking here is that I would not have to compromise. Winter tires from Nov-March, then when it gets reliably above freezing go to a dedicated summer tires. *Since I am getting new wheels anyway* there is (in my mind) no good reason not to take the stock (skinny) WRX wheels and put snow tires on them. They can live under my porch through the summer, and then I'll have the ultimate winter setup also, even if I don't need it.

Honestly though, this is a pretty valuable discussion. Someone should make a thread in GD.

This is the route I thought you were going, which was why I thought dedicated snow tires would make the most sense for you.

If you don't care about summer performance and are ok with arguably adequate traction in the winter, then I could see why buying a nice set of AS's makes sense.