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ChinoCharles · 08-16-2007, 11:06 AM

Here is a question... does less sidewall = less flex = higher performance? In other words, if you take two of the same tire... one w/ a 60 profile and one w/ a 40... will the 40 outperform the 60 or is it pretty much a wash?

*kimona* · 08-16-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Here is a question... does less sidewall = less flex = higher performance? In other words, if you take two of the same tire... one w/ a 60 profile and one w/ a 40... will the 40 outperform the 60 or is it pretty much a wash?

Now, there's the question... a 14 with a 60, or 15 with a 50, or a 16...

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08-16-2007, 11:06 AM	#1
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Here is a question... does less sidewall = less flex = higher performance? In other words, if you take two of the same tire... one w/ a 60 profile and one w/ a 40... will the 40 outperform the 60 or is it pretty much a wash?