Hello
I am just about to order a 2012 AWD LTD Edge and have all my options, etc sorted except I am still struggling on the tire size ... 18" versus 20"
I live in the Northwest Territories, Canada and we have snow from late Oct until end of April.
I really like the look of the 20's but wondering about four things
- good all weather tire performance
-how the cold temps will impact the 20s as they already will have a 50 aspect ratio sidewall
- the price of replacing 20s over 18s
- smoothness of ride
All of the above have me leaning towards the 18's, but based on looks would really like the 20s
Question, will I really sacrifice much in ride and snow performance on the 20s? Also, I don't know much about tires but, unlike the 22s, the 20s seem like a semi-sport (slightly higher sidewall). So, will the 20s perform more like 18s (regular tires)or more like 22s (sport tires).
Thanks for any input.