Snow tires / spare wheels

chuzenji | 2025-09-01 06:29 | 27 views

I've ordered an AWD Seal in Japan but I guess it's nearly going to be winter by the time I get it. The fun driving here in winter tends to involve some snowy areas (either windy mountain roads or high-elevation stretches of expressway) so I guess I'm going to need to put winter tires on it. Normally in Japan people get an extra set of wheels to fit the winter tires on because it works out cheaper just to swap out the wheels every year rather than having the tires removed and refitted every year. Presumably this is also the thing to do with a Seal? Any suggestions for what I should get for wheels or for tires? Should I buy an extra set of wheels from the dealer or is it better to get a different kind?

Comments (5)

Fishman 2025-09-05 21:59

Well it will certainly be cheaper to buy from an independent supplier. Not sure what BYD charges for a set of rims but I imagine it would be way more than an independent. I just got a set of four rims and winter tyres of the same size as fitted to my car when I bought it (Seal U ) and the whole package was under £640 but I did have to buy four TPMS sensors separately and on top of that figure, but even then it was still only £680+ But I did fit the sensors myself and I had a reader to be able to reset the new TPMS units. Hope you enjoy your car and good luck with the rims/tyres. Autos & Vehicles

Justinmg 2026-01-03 22:26

Fishman can you confirm you got 4 rims with winter tyres for 640??? If so what rims / how?? Thanks

Fishman 2026-01-21 15:58

Rim Style - see attached photo. Have no idea what the current price of a deal is but that photo with the price was screenshot today 21/01/2026 When I got mine they were doing good deals for rims and tyres but check them out and see what’s on offer currently. Hope you find something.

Justinmg 2026-02-07 20:24

Thanks Fishman, that's really helpful. Can you signpost to the TPMS sensors that you used, and the programmer. Thanks, Justin

Fishman 2026-02-11 11:22

Reader (Only if you need it) most TPMS are duel frequencies now but sometimes they are specific, so check before buying. It could be that they are direct or indirect. What does that mean ! Well one needs a reader to set the other does it on its own after a short drive at a constant set speed, say 30mph TPMS - Check your key to ascertain which MHz it is and your TPMS will be the same or buy duel MHz TPMS and let them work it out for themselves. Both items are available from AliExpress or you can buy from Amazon at a premium price. Your choice. Happy motoring.

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