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ProDigit · 02-25-2017, 04:22 AM

Tire deflectors make sense on wider tires.
Motorcycle tires are round, thus 'cut' better through the wind. Makes no sense to equip them with it, because they will only add drag.

02-25-2017, 04:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
ProDigit EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 222 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts	Tire deflectors make sense on wider tires. Motorcycle tires are round, thus 'cut' better through the wind. Makes no sense to equip them with it, because they will only add drag.