ram360cid
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- Westminster, MD
I have a question about tire width. I will eventually put a 33" tire on my cherokee. Some manufacturers offer a 33" tire in 10.5 width and 12.5 width. Wheel width will be 8".
What are the pros/cons of each width i.e. 10.5 versus 12.5? This is what I can think of....
narrower tire:
more traction (pro)
less rolling resistance (pro)
lighter (pro)
less floatation (con)
less surface area for traction on irregular shaped objects i.e. rocks (con)
easier to fit on car (pro)
won't hold air as well at lower pressures (con)
These are just my thoughts, but I could be wrong on above assumptions....
What are the pros/cons of each width i.e. 10.5 versus 12.5? This is what I can think of....
narrower tire:
more traction (pro)
less rolling resistance (pro)
lighter (pro)
less floatation (con)
less surface area for traction on irregular shaped objects i.e. rocks (con)
easier to fit on car (pro)
won't hold air as well at lower pressures (con)
These are just my thoughts, but I could be wrong on above assumptions....