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Originally Posted by kach22i
Why are low profile tires so sought for on street cars, yet this race car has very high profile tires?
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The simple answer for the larger sidewall is rules. The F1 rules regulate the maximum size of the wheel (13-inches I believe.)
Modern F1 tires (tyres for our UK friends) act like a suspension component.
All F1 suspensions are stiff:
Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website
This allows the tire to act as a part of the spring rate and grip the road better:
Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website
Low profile tyres