Re: Auto X tire tech question

[Mark Peele <type53@yahoo.com>]

> > Why would 195's handle better than 205's? If the
> name of the game is 
> > to maximize the tire's contact patch, how would
> 195's of the same
> > diameter/sidewall (50-series 15") handle better?
> > 
> > Neal
> > 88 16v
There is a point of diminshing returns on section
width. Even negative returns. If the logic is that 205
is better than 195, then 215 is better than 205, etc. 

Too much tire is very bad. Increased friction.
Increased drag.


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