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blkonblkcpe · 02-07-08, 10:39 AM

It all deals with pounds per square inch. I always thought wider in snow was better but NOPE. A skinnier tire lays more pounds per square inch of rubber to the ground, so, naturally more more weight=more friction, or traction if you will!

02-07-08, 10:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
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