For interest evaluate the two different tire's footprint, which is the actual area of the tire in contact with the ground.
The tire diameter affects its footprint by changing its overall size, but tire width is a more direct influencer of the footprint's contact area.
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Last edited by Steve C.; 08-29-2025 at 06:19 PM.
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