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Old 09-12-2022, 02:12 AM   #30
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Re: The MYTH Of Wider Tire Contact Patch Dispelled!

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Originally Posted by RidingOnRailz View Post
A good example of why them wide schitz don't belong on daily drivers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEnQwmTaQII&t=157s

Good for nothing but goin' sideways!
Almost ANY car with sufficient power can spin the rear (or drive) wheels.

I agree with some of your points, thinner tires generally track better and have more predictable handling. But probably not at the limit. And comparing how two different (make) cars handle and basing your proof on that, well, nope sorry.

But if you were right about thinner tires having a bigger contact patch, hell we'd all be driving on tires as wide as some road bicycle.

Your assertions have

1) not been backed up and
2) you're pretty much arguing an invalid position at this point and
3) I am wondering why you're having such a hard time just telling CapriRacer where you found the book!
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