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Originally Posted by Brendan So then what would you recommend? bicycle tires.

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Old 07-01-2015, 11:04 AM   #1 (permalink)
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So then what would you recommend?
bicycle tires.
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Wouldn't motorcycle tires be better optios?
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Wouldn't motorcycle tires be better optios?
no need to add the extra width. it won't make any difference anyway.
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no need to add the extra width. it won't make any difference anyway.
Oh damn you're right and i thought those were gonna be better for grip and cornering. Never mind!
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Too wide and heavy and rolling resistance would increase torsional loads.

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