Narrow or wide tires: what sellers are silent about
- September 27, 2022
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Each vehicle has different tire sizes listed in the owner’s manual. Some are narrow and some are wide. That leads to fierce discussions every time, they say, which
Each vehicle has different tire sizes listed in the owner’s manual. Some are narrow and some are wide. That leads to fierce discussions every time, they say, which size is better and safer. The AvtoVzglyad portal tells which tires are actually preferable in the cold season.
At the outset, we note that the tire’s profile affects the tire’s contact patch with the road. In narrow “shoes” it is less, while the specific pressure on the ground is higher. So which is better?
Here you need to understand the conditions in which the machine is used. On a smooth asphalt road, wide tires slow down the best because their contact area with the road surface is greater. This applies not only in winter, but also in autumn. Indeed, in autumn, frost is not uncommon and even wet leaves fall asleep densely on the roadway. All this makes the road very slippery. In addition, there are many such “surprises” and they can play a cruel prank on the driver. Therefore, if you are only moving in the metropolis, there is a reason to choose wide non-studded tires for autumn and winter. In addition, they are indented with many sipes that adhere to the surface, shortening the braking distance. It turns out that in the contact patch of wide tires there are more sipes. Here you have high braking performance, plus the clear responses to the handlebars.
But if the driver often drives on a snowy road or on rolled primers, narrow tires are preferable. This is where the tires’ ability to push through the snow and “bite” into the ice comes into play. So they “beat” a rut. And if they also have spikes, then such “shoes” will guarantee safety and stability in the snow.
Therefore, if you live in a city where the roads are cleaned, the best option is wide tires and without studs. Well, if you live in a country house or often go to places where the roads are poorly cleaned, choose narrow tires, preferably with spikes. You don’t have to look at rally cars with their hard rubber, though. It is not suitable for normal travel. It is better to check which dimensions are indicated in the manual of your specific machine. Choose them. And yet it is not necessary to put wide “skating rinks”. With them, fuel consumption will be greater, and the speedometer will give incorrect readings.
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At the outset, we note that the tire’s profile affects the tire’s contact patch with the road. In narrow “shoes” it is less, while the specific pressure on the ground is higher. So which is better?
Here you need to understand the conditions in which the machine is used. On a smooth asphalt road, wide tires slow down the best because their contact area with the road surface is greater. This applies not only in winter, but also in autumn. Indeed, in autumn, frost is not uncommon and even wet leaves fall asleep densely on the roadway. All this makes the road very slippery. In addition, there are many such “surprises” and they can play a cruel prank on the driver. Therefore, if you are only moving in the metropolis, there is a reason to choose wide non-studded tires for autumn and winter. In addition, they are indented with many sipes that adhere to the surface, shortening the braking distance. It turns out that in the contact patch of wide tires there are more sipes. Here you have high braking performance, plus the clear responses to the handlebars.
But if the driver often drives on a snowy road or on rolled primers, narrow tires are preferable. This is where the tires’ ability to push through the snow and “bite” into the ice comes into play. So they “beat” a rut. And if they also have spikes, then such “shoes” will guarantee safety and stability in the snow.
Therefore, if you live in a city where the roads are cleaned, the best option is wide tires and without studs. Well, if you live in a country house or often go to places where the roads are poorly cleaned, choose narrow tires, preferably with spikes. You don’t have to look at rally cars with their hard rubber, though. It is not suitable for normal travel. It is better to check which dimensions are indicated in the manual of your specific machine. Choose them. And yet it is not necessary to put wide “skating rinks”. With them, fuel consumption will be greater, and the speedometer will give incorrect readings.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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