I am looking to buy a 2024 new Hyundai Tucson and I have the option between choosing either a AWD with 17 inch tires and a FWD with 19 inch tires. Which should I go for? I live in Massachusetts.
If you absolutely have to buy a Hyundai (which should avoid like the plague) , then get the FWD, and then put the 17" wheels on it.
Most of us here do not recommend Hundai/Kia products. See the site Hyundai/Kia topic for details.
Beyond that, drivetrain and tire size are a matter of price and personal preference. Front drive is fine for most people even under slippery conditions. Good winter tires will help a lot in snow and ice.
AWD gives you an extra edge at the expense of higher initial cost, higher maintenance and repair cost, and lower gas mileage.
Tires with very low profile give a harsh ride and make the vehicle's wheels and suspension more susceptible to damage from road hazards.
For what it's worth back when I lived in Massachusetts and New Hampshire in the 1980s I had front-drive cars and had no problem driving in winter.
