Winter tires question from a neophyte

Hi,

I own a CX-5 GS with 17" tires and am shopping for winter tires. Tire Rack recommends (among others) the minus size 225/70R16. The thing is, I just checked the Michelin X-Ice I had on the Tribute I traded in and they're 235/70R16. Would those be ok as well? That would save me LOTS as I would only need to buy the rims.

Thanks!

My dealer is advertising a "package deal" for both the Tribute and CX-5. In both cases the package includes 235/70/16 tires so I have to think they would be OK.......but, the CX-5 is a lighter vehicle and you'd be spreading the load out on a wider set of tires, therefore not as much pressure on the road. I have to think that this could lead to a bit more slippage on icy or slushy roads and a little less bite in the heavier snow. Whether it's enough to notice, I can't really say, but maybe someone could chime in with some other advice or recommendations. Because I have to start from scratch, I'm looking at 225/70/16's based on TireRack and other recommendations I've seen when downsizing the wheels.

Im plannning on using my old 16s from my 05 escape in that size as well.

Great, thank you so much!