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Old 10-05-2015, 02:24 AM   #24 (permalink)
niky
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Big wheels, there's very little benefit unless you're running humongous brakes.

Thin tires, you get more precise steering response, less wiggle in transitions, and the *perception* of better handling, whether you have more grip from the tires or not.

But you also get a godawful ride. I once gladly gave up the extra performance from my 205/45 R-comps when switching to 205/50 tires (same model, just a different profile) for the extra cushioning and pothole protection they gave.

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It must be noted that much wider tires actually have more sidewall per aspect ratio. But anything with a 35 aspect ratio is bound to be ridiculously short.
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