I have a 97 1.6 EL and the stock (and my current) tire size is P195/55R15.

Would there be any problem with going P165/75R14 for winter tires?

The overall diameter for stock is 595 mm, and these are 603 mm. It is a 3.4% difference. Unless proven otherwise, i don't think diameter is an issue.

The potential issue i can see is tread width. In the summer i am running 195mm, is there going to be an issue in the winter will only running 165mm?

Your help is greatly appreciated.

 

in snow or on ice i wouldnt use a skinnier tire.
you want a wider tire with more tread.
ELs are nice post a pic of it. and that 165 tire