Hi, Guest
07-29-2006, 08:44 AM
NOS2Go4Me,Jul 28 2006, 04:41 PM Wrote:I wonder what the grip increase would be like, or on the other side - mileage decrease due to increased rolling resistance? Larger contact patch and all that.
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I noticed a nice improvement in ride and handling - but that was probably due to the replacement tires being new and much better than the stock ones they replaced.
To put things in perspective ... we're talking about a 4.9% increase in tire width, a 5% increase in sidewall (0.2") and less than 2% increase in circumference.
Even if you replaced a brand-new 205 with an identical brand-new 215, I'd bet the difference you could actually feel would be very subtle ... the difference in tire brands and wear will likely provide the biggest changes in handling.
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