Tire width doesn't affect grip?
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Tire width doesn't affect grip?
I've been following a thread on a new local forum that says tire width does not affect grip. There are some excellent points made from both sides. Anyone have any thoughts?
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I think you should read this Rennlist thread too:
https://rennlist.com/forums/wheel-and-tire-forum/112489-993-wheels-max-tire-width.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/wheel-and-tire-forum/112489-993-wheels-max-tire-width.html
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Tire width in itself has no direct effect on grip.
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Originally Posted by iloveporsches
Contact patch remains pretty much the same.
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Can anyone help with that discussion? It seems to be jumping points. I don't have any factual data that would backup any of my claims. It still doesn't seem right to me, but I could be wrong.
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Originally Posted by Nazz
Can anyone help with that discussion? It seems to be jumping points. I don't have any factual data that would backup any of my claims. It still doesn't seem right to me, but I could be wrong.
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The discussion posted by "JohnM" on the Rennlist thread linked to above sums it up very well. It's the best summary of the issue outside of Carrol Smith's ("Tune to Win", I think) I've read. BTW, for anyone who has an interest, Smith's books are great. Very entertaining and readable, but just loaded with info and insight. RIP Carroll.
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