Thinking of getting a '17 MDX adv but not very happy about '20 rims. Anyone have experiance with '20 rims and whether i should ask for '18 instead ?
Thoughts ....

 

You can always downsize it to P245/60 R18 if you want and sell the 20"

 

The 20" with low-profile tires make the MDX look expensive; and the 18" with high-porfile tires make the SUV look cheap, as if it is the entry level base model trim.

 

Thanks But i'm concerned about the '20 rim in bumpy city driving - I have been told the '20 rims with low profile blow out / flat easier - Any thoughts ?

 

It's a 50 profile tire, so it's not really in that danger zone of blowing out easier. Once you step under 45 profile I would start worrying. I ran 45 profile for years without issue and I would think that most people wouldn't be crashing through potholes and such, which is where blowouts of that sort usually happen.

That being said, comfort on different profiles is subjective. You need to just test drive it to be certain. The MDX is supposed to be more "sporty," and the lower profiles (thus less sidewall flexing) lend to it. I personally don't find the 20s to be any less comfortable than the 19s the 2014-2016s came with. But yes, there is a big comfort difference with 18s, but it really takes away from handling too. So if comfort is your main priority, go with 18s or even 19s (harder to find cheap tire options though).

 

I had 14', now have 17' advanced with the 20's. I do not notice the difference in ride (although the 9speed tranny makes a world of difference). Im very particular with my cars, ride difference from wheels should not be an issue.

 

Excellent posts and do appreciate the good advice

 

Profile isn't exactly the main factor in sidewalk height though. It's the percentage of the width. So you can have a 45 series that has more sidewall than a 50 series if the 45 tire is wider. But yes, the 245/50 on the MDX is not bad. I live outside of NYC and the roads are awful. The tire is fine and the ride is pretty good. An 18 will be smoother, but to me it's not worth the trade off

 

Thanks much for the post