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Originally Posted by noglider
But logic isn't everything. Wider tires are heavier, which is why there is a limit to how wide a tire is practical.
Gonna beat the dead horse from farther back in the thread...


Right. Wider tires are heavier.
...and all things arent equal. Thats a pretty key disclaimer that all too often just doesnt get mentioned.
Tire pressure isnt going to be the same, therefore all things arent equal.

I am all on board the wider tire train, but I dont kid myself that 'wider is faster' is accurate. It can be in some cases, but its hardly a statement that should be made without some important disclaimers in the same sentence.
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