[flyguyG600]

Hello!
While I cannot speak to personal experiences of driving a late model A-Spec or Advance with 20” wheel package in snowy conditions, I can offer some general information on the impact of wheel size on winter driving.
Typically, larger wheels and lower profile tires provide improved handling and performance on dry roads due to their increased grip and stability. However, in snowy or icy conditions, larger wheels and tires can actually be a disadvantage. This is because wider tires may have a larger surface area in contact with the ground, which can cause them to slip and slide more easily on slick surfaces.
In addition, larger wheels and tires are often heavier than their smaller counterparts, which can impact the vehicle's overall performance in snowy conditions.
That being said, modern advances in tire technology, including the use of specialized winter tires, can help mitigate the negative impact of larger wheels on winter driving. Winter tires are specifically designed to provide improved traction on snow and ice, regardless of wheel size.
Ultimately, the best way to determine the winter performance of a specific vehicle with 20” wheel package would be to test drive it in snowy conditions or to seek out reviews from other drivers who have experience with that specific model and configuration.
I hope this information is helpful!

Thank you,
Sean

 

[flyguyG600]

It all comes down to tires for fwd, rwd, and sh-awd in wet, snowy, or icy conditions. I switched to Conti DWS 06 tires because they can handle the occasional snowy/icy day we get in the southwest compared to the standard OEM tires. We just don't get enough snow/icy to switch to a dedicated winter set. The conti DWS 06+ are ultra high performance all seasons that will also give you excellent handling and traction in the wet and dry.

Great thanks for info,
Sean

 

[flyguyG600]

I know we are talking about RDX, but my MDX has 20" with that said, I have 18" dedicated winters. This helps explain, snowshoes are wide, keeps you "floating" above the snow, not good for vehicles, a small road bike tire would pierce through the snow down deep (mind you slicks don't give traction, I know). So you are better off and will always be better off with narrower tires if you are in a snowbelt location using dedicated winter tires.

Thanks for perspective
S