Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 00:05:32 +0100 From: Robert Brown <rjbnopsamripnetvvv.se> Subject: Re: Views on Gislaved snow tyres
Gary Fritz wrote: > Bill Bradley <senatornopsamAMsgi.net> wrote: > > Nokian NRW or WR tires. I replaced my NordFrost IIs with the NRWs two > > years ago (and now have a set of WRs). The snow/slush traction is > > equal or better, the dry handling is _much_ better and the wear is > > amazing (55K miles on the NRWs vs. 35K on the Nordfrosts) > > Hm. I was about ready to give up and have the dealer toss on a set of > Gislaveds when I had the car there on Monday anyway. But if the Nokians > are that much better... > > Any preference between 16" and 17"? Both fit, and the 17" is a bit more > expensive. Is there any performance/etc difference? > > Gary People who are more concerned with having cool looking wheels will tend to choose the larger diameter rim. 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. In addition, a narrow tyre will cut through slush and reach the pavement a lot more often than a wide, low-profile winter tyre will do. Have you ever seen a winter rally driver use wide, low-profile tyres? I rest my case ;-) /Robert Sweden
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