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No ignorance on your part! There's no increase. (archive)
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Posted by Shawn D. on November 14, 2000 at 13:41:58:

In Reply to: Re: 17' rims posted by demet on November 14, 2000 at 12:45:57:

You're right, low profile tires cannot increase torque. However, if they're shorter than another tire, they will have the effect of going to a higher-numerical gear due to the reduced diameter. Of course, they'll also revolve more for a given distance.

Conversely, look out for those 4-wheelers with the massive-diameter tires. The tires might be bigger, but the brakes won't be. If the diameter is 25% greater, the brakes will be 25% less effective. Of course, they probably don't give any consideration to it.


Forgive my ignorance, but how do low profile tires increase torque?

demet




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