rim question very n00b q
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11-18-2007, 10:56 AM
rim question very n00b q
when sizing rims, there is a number x number. height and width what are the benefits and drawbacks of a wider tire
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11-18-2007, 01:43 PM
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the numbers are (rim diameter) x (rim width). wider tires give more contact surface to the road for better grip, but are heavier and cause more friction too, so fuel economy will suffer
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