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Old 06-29-2015, 07:57 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ScottOmatic View Post
If I am doing and processing everything correctly, the only way to get more surface area and thus more grip to the front tires would be going with something like 245/45R 19 or 275/40R 19, everything else that is wider (that is available) is in 35 or 30 sidewall percentage and that actually comes up short compared to the stock size and thus, less surface area and less grip (in theory).
You are making the incorrect assumption that increased contact patch surface area will increase traction or grip. Friction is not dependent on surface area. A wider tire won't get you more grip.
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