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Originally Posted by Quicksilver View Post
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The end result is that increasing the width of the tire will significantly increase the grip of the tire even if no other variables are changed. A lower level of loading will increase the coefficient of grip. Our cars have tires that are no where near the limits where additions to aero and parasitic drag will negatively effect performance (except for gas mileage) so put the rubber down. If you don't believe it, well fine, but you are going to get stomped at your next Auto-x if you have any decent competition.
I do like that you're willing to go out on a limb like that.

Are we anywhere near the limit where scrub radius becomes a factor? ..or is wider always better?
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Old 11-05-2007, 09:03 AM
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