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Old 12-02-2008, 05:29 PM   #7 (permalink)
orange4boy
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Skinny tires are also reduce hydroplaning and water resistance. (given the same tread pattern)

You can really see the difference RR makes in the P+G table by newtonsfirstlaw.

I'm still looking for LRR tires for my Previa. 205 75 14 or thereabouts.
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