Date: 19 Dec 2002 23:37:57 GMT From: Gary Fritz <fritzxxxnopsamrii.com> Subject: Re: Views on Gislaved snow tyres
Robert Brown <rjbnopsamripnetvvv.se> wrote: > People who are more interested in good grip will choose the smaller one. > A high-profile tyre gives a slightly more sloppy feel but that is > actually more desirable on snow and ice. The extra sidewall flex results > in the tyre breaking grip less often. I'm not overly concerned with cool-looking tires, but given that probably 98% of the time the tires will be driven on dry roads, I wonder if the less-sloppy 17" tires are a better answer for me? Gary