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Originally Posted by mrvette
OK, so you have some 24" rims with say 28" outer/tread diameter tires....and some super suspension allowing rubber band tires.....just HOW in HELL is this an advance in over drive ability??
I can see 17-18" rims and 10 inches wide fine, enough sidewall flex to handle todays shitty roads and various curbs, speed bumps, etc.....
but just how do these cars with rubber band tires handle the everyday roads??
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The short sidewalls and soft rubber and stable tread patterns ride much harder than less aggressive rubber. They also make more road noise, can make the car darty on uneven surfaces unless the alignment is tailored to the tire, and they don't live very long even if not driven hard. And potholes and curbshots can destroy them as well. BUT they offer Spiderman like grip and short stopping distances; I like them well enough to put up with the quirks on my crowd plow. I did not hit the idiot who ran the red light last week in my lane because they stop so well.