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Plus a smaller diameter tire/wheel (14" vs. 15") gives you more torque in snow conditions. This is especially noticeable if you're driving a stick shift, but still helpful in a lower gear of Auto.
One thing good about using Alloys in the summer however, is that they tend to keep the brakes cooler... especially the 240 virgo series, and in heavy braking situations.
My preference would be steelies in the winter, but 14" with narrow Nokian Hakka Q's (discontinued unfortunately) or similar winter tires - then if I hit a curb/hard surface covered in snow, the steelies are more likely to handle it & cost less to replace. Plus, this combo absorbs the rough winter roads up here in Toronto much better.
I'd then go with alloys in the summer, but 15" with wider performance tires. This combo will make you stick to the road, and can also handle rain well (if the tires include this option). This combo is much less forgiving for bumps however, but in the summer you can generally see them and avoid them. Although, that seems to be getting more difficult here in Toronto as well (the roads are TERRIBLE!).
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