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Old 01-03-12 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by carleton
It feels like riding on a solid tire as opposed to a hollow one. Like how high thread count sheets feel better than cheap low thread count sheets.
Thanks carleton.

Originally Posted by MincedFeet
and does the wider/consistent profile take any grip away during turns?
Just the opposite, actually. Because the wider rim spreads the tire beads apart and creates a more consistent tire profile - instead of the sidewalls bulging out and giving your tire the shape of a light bulb - it results in less sidewall flex and better traction while turning, even at high speeds.

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