You can definitely fit winter tyres in the same size as your summer tyres. It depends on which conditions you want to optimize the car for. In general, wide tyres work best on solid surfaces, like tarmac and ice. Narrow tyres perform better in deep snow and slush.
If you want the best possible grip in very slippery conditions, you need very soft winter tyres. That will of course compromise the handling at high speeds. Wiinter tyres are fairly grippy, but not nearly as responsive as summer tyres. They are also more prone to aqua planing, so you need to be more careful in heavy rain.
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