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Originally Posted by SupraScoobyDoo

Wide tires are actually worse for getting the power to the ground. They distribute the weight of the car over more surface area, so there is less pressure per square inch. Wide tires are great for cornering and all forms of handling, but aren't for drag racing..but really, who drags on a regular basis? Personally, I love wide tires for their handling and ride quality, but i see their drwbacks as well.

Um, right... That's why dragsters have such skinny tires in the back... :rolleyes

Sorry, but you don't have a clue what you're talking about.

here are some actual drawbacks of wide tires:
cost
poor wet/snowy traction
gas mileage
drag (affecting highway speeds mpg and top speed, but this one is a bit picky)
weight

For a sports car like this, wider tires are a better fit for the intended use.

	skeptic Founding Member Join Date: Apr 2004	Quote: Originally Posted by SupraScoobyDoo Wide tires are actually worse for getting the power to the ground. They distribute the weight of the car over more surface area, so there is less pressure per square inch. Wide tires are great for cornering and all forms of handling, but aren't for drag racing..but really, who drags on a regular basis? Personally, I love wide tires for their handling and ride quality, but i see their drwbacks as well. Um, right... That's why dragsters have such skinny tires in the back... :rolleyes Sorry, but you don't have a clue what you're talking about. here are some actual drawbacks of wide tires: cost poor wet/snowy traction gas mileage drag (affecting highway speeds mpg and top speed, but this one is a bit picky) weight For a sports car like this, wider tires are a better fit for the intended use.