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Old 05-04-2008, 03:12 PM
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Default Re: Does wheel design in replacement wheels matter?

Wider-tread tires are also heavier, adding to that inertia.
Wider tire-patch does play a role as well (I think a big role, as they are wider and heavier.)
At any rate, it all works together.

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