Originally Posted by
bobbycorno
Yeah, but... The rear wheel also carries more load and gets more stress as a result (and is inherently weaker with its off-center construction). The wider tire would afford more protection for the rim, and wear better. And "better handling"? Not IME - a wider tire in the back tends to stabilize the steering. No clue why, but that's how it's worked for me.
SP
Bend, OR
Maybe a wider tire at the rear puts a little bit more rolling resistance/drag at the back giving the effect of what fletching does to an arrow.
Chombi