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Old Jan 7, 2009, 06:27 PM   #12
JWhat89
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Location: Naples, FL
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Drives: 09 Lancer GTS M/T

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Originally Posted by WangMan View Post
Why go for such a wide tire? Sure you can get a little more traction on the track but the wider the tire, the lower the performance in weather such as rain (more rubber on the ground means less weight per square inch = hydroplane galore). Not to mention tires that are too wide for the rim just look bad in my opinion. I'm not a fan of sidewalls that that don't curve in a bit, but thats just me.

But tell me, why do you want such a wide tire? Plan on taking the puppy for some auto x?
mainly just want a wider tire for the looks the skinny tires on our look look horrible cant stand it tbh and i wouldnt mind a little bit better traction
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Originally Posted by cRc`22 View Post
i have 235/40 summer tires on and havnt hydroplaned once and with the stock 215/45 all seasons i did all the time on the freeway.. lol
do you have pictures? are they on the stock rims? i'd really like a ass shot so i can see how wide they are
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