jpsawyer

So i know someone who rides with a 32c tire in the rear because they say that it will last longer and not wear down as much when they skid because they are a lot thicker than their 25c tire that they have in the front. they are the same tires, just different widths. i am skeptical though as i think they have the same thickness of rubber, just spread out more. so do you think having a fatty rear tire will help preserve your tires from wearing down too fast from skids?

Scrodzilla

I had ThickSlicks for a while - a 25 front/28rear - and the 28 definitely had more rubber on it.

I also know Randos - as well as most other tires - are exactly the same thickness regardless of size, just a different width.

renton20

The thickness of the tread will not be any different but the contact patch will be wider. A larger contact patch means that wear on the tire will be spread out more and the tire should last longer.

TejanoTrackie 

Just get one of these >>> https://www.cycleclubsports.com/p-804...ixie-tire.aspx

jpsawyer

that makes sense. i can see how that would make a difference now.
do these actually work? and i rarely skid cuz i dont wanna be replacing my tires a few times a year, but if these work and could handle skidding well that would be pretty awesome. skidding is fun but not necessary