raredesign
forum member
I always thought a wider patch was better, given the compound and other characteristics were comparable or better.
Then I came across an article from tunneruniversity.com (not sure if this is a personal blog not worth its salt), but here is a quote:
The thinner wheels will therefore be better (and of course there are extremes in both cases) for straight line acceleration and braking. The wider ones, because of the direction of the forces on the tire tread in the corners, will be better for cornering at the expense of some straight line acceleration.
Say what?
Anyway, I've been looking into the difference in wheel/tire diameter and width differences to see if I want to move from my 255/18's to a 315/18...or a smaller rear such as 315/15. I think I have scrapped the latter since I don't plan to drag much if at all, and I want the better street handling and reliability.
Oh the controversy!
Then I came across an article from tunneruniversity.com (not sure if this is a personal blog not worth its salt), but here is a quote:
The thinner wheels will therefore be better (and of course there are extremes in both cases) for straight line acceleration and braking. The wider ones, because of the direction of the forces on the tire tread in the corners, will be better for cornering at the expense of some straight line acceleration.
Say what?
Anyway, I've been looking into the difference in wheel/tire diameter and width differences to see if I want to move from my 255/18's to a 315/18...or a smaller rear such as 315/15. I think I have scrapped the latter since I don't plan to drag much if at all, and I want the better street handling and reliability.
Oh the controversy!