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By: Scott Brady, Expedition's West
Date: 3/28/2005 (revised 4/17)
All rights reserved by Expeditions West, LLC
Portions of this article can be used if properly sited: Scott Brady, www.expeditionswest.com
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Understanding Off-highway Tire Performance:
Important note: For the sake of the following details, assume that the test vehicle is 5,000 lbs., and a narrow tire would be considered a 33x10.5 R15, and a wide tire would be considered a 33x12.5 R15, both run at 15psi for trail use.
The benefits of a narrow tire:
The Argument: A tall, narrow tire is a better choice for all off-highway surface conditions with the exception of soft sand, snow and soft mud that's depth exceeds 110% of the vehicles minimum ground clearance. Here is the explanation....
By: Scott Brady, Expedition's West
Date: 3/28/2005 (revised 4/17)
All rights reserved by Expeditions West, LLC
Portions of this article can be used if properly sited: Scott Brady, www.expeditionswest.com
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Understanding Off-highway Tire Performance:
Important note: For the sake of the following details, assume that the test vehicle is 5,000 lbs., and a narrow tire would be considered a 33x10.5 R15, and a wide tire would be considered a 33x12.5 R15, both run at 15psi for trail use.
The benefits of a narrow tire:
The Argument: A tall, narrow tire is a better choice for all off-highway surface conditions with the exception of soft sand, snow and soft mud that's depth exceeds 110% of the vehicles minimum ground clearance. Here is the explanation....