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      06-18-2019, 08:52 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by Joe240 View Post
with consistent air pressure between the 2, the wider tire will provide more grip
it will provide more lateral grip for sure, but not necessarily more longitudinal grip. (again, depends on pressure and compound)

With same vehicle weight and same tire pressure, wider tire just change the shape of contact patch. With lower pressure, yes it will have more contact patch area.
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