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Old 12-13-2008, 02:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Winter Tires 101

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Old 12-21-2008, 01:05 AM   #2 (permalink)
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For snow tires, what's the biggest advantages of high profile versus lower profile tires, I know narrow tires plow better, but any difference between getting slightly higher profile ones?
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Generally speaking, a taller sidewall helps with forward lateral movement.
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