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Old 01-23-07 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bruce.eash
Still being somewhat of a NOOB this is the first I have heard of running different size tires on front and rear. Can someone briefly give the reasoning behind this? Does it really make a difference? I noticed some of you commenting that you have less drag on the rear by having the smaller tire, but doesnt that also sacrifice some traction?

Also is there a normal ratio for size of front to rears or more or less a personal preference type of thing?
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