I just just got a set of R81 "holey" wheels (12 lbs.) and I am planning to mount a set of 185/65/15 ContiWinterContact TS810's (16 lbs. via. bathroom scale) that I bought from TireRack. We haven't had a harsh winter here for a while so I figure I will be fine with performance winter tires vs. snow tires and they will be a vast improvement over my current winter set up of bald 17" Dunlop runflats! Plus I can try out a light weight wheel/tire combo (28 lbs. per corner).

Erik

 

Up here in Minnesota, Winter runs through April! But I support your wheel choice. The 7 hole wheel is the best! Lightweight, stylish and they are exceptional in the snow. The change your will experience from run-flats alone will be stunning. Add in the improved performance from the wheel weight loss, and you'll never go back. Great move!

 

I was late to the winter party too. Bought some used holies and put a set of Nokian WRg2 winter tires on them last weekend. I'll get my first real snow workout today as it looks like we got a few inches of it overnight.

I chose 185/65-15s also. Enjoy your newfound winter mobility.