The tire type will make more of a difference than 20mm in tire width. IE : a more aggressive winter tire like a Blizzak WS70 or Michelin Xi2 in 225/45R17 performs better in snow and ice than a 205/55R16 performance winter tire.

Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AB2&...nter/index.jsp

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