Increased drag with wider tires

Originally Posted by Limeybastard ... Now that the contact patch is increased does this in itself not add greater resistance and added drag which in essence puts more strain on

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Increased drag with wider tires

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06-25-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Limeybastard

... Now that the contact patch is increased does this in itself not add greater resistance and added drag which in essence puts more strain on drive train and steering components as well as lower car and lower mpg?

Wider tires can put more strain on the steering and a heavier tire can affect handling but speed/accelleration/mpg are not affected that much (from a DD POV) unless you make a big change. If they'll fit in the fender wells, you should be OK.

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