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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 08:54 PM
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Handling: Bigger or Smaller?
Do wider tires up front help handling? I've heard both. What's the truth?

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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 09:52 PM
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I'm new at auto x but I would think the more tire there is, the more tire contact to the ground, meaning more grip

Just my 2 cents
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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More grip, but I believe more difficult steering.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 05:01 PM
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Originally posted by kgkern01
More grip, but I believe more difficult steering.
I was thinking that too. So say you're buff

brueksteve: Any input?

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