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Re: Chiyo-chan, our 1980 4x4, is back! -- Some Cosmetic Improvements Only
« Reply #90 on: Jan 09, 2013, 06:56:48 PM »
A smaller footprint tire will have more contact pressure so can be an advantage in a lot of situations.  This is why you see narrow tires on ice racers.  They just don't look as cool so a lot of people wouldn't consider running them.
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