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Old 08-23-2017, 08:32 PM   #76 (permalink)
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A skinny tire can punch through a couple of inches of snow to make contact with the pavement, while the wider tire spins on a thin layer of compacted snow/ice.
A narrow tire and high pressure are also the solution to hydroplaning; which is more of a problem in the PNW.
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