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Old 10-05-2015, 10:16 AM   #25 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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It affects 'turn in', the time it takes for the vehicle to respond to steering wheel input.
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It's merely the only thing I could think of in favor.

The best turn-in I've had was on 145/15s on 5.5" rims. But they couldn't keep up with the brakes (downhill in the mountains), so I went to 165-50/15.
Another thing that helps improve turn-in is... higher tire pressure.
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