Re: Adv of wider wheels (prana)
Wider tires up to a point increase handling not decrease it. The key is to not overtire your car. So you typically want to go 10-20mm wider than the stock setup. For example, stock Corrado tire width is 205mm, and I went to a 215 and they work well.
It is true that the really wide tires do tend to follow pavement grooves and stuff more, but I also think that is a function of sidewall stiffness as well.
As for greater friction, there is some, but if you stay reasonable, you won't notice it. That greater friction equates to stronger acceleration, harder braking and harder cornering before the tire loses its grip.
Wider tires up to a point increase handling not decrease it. The key is to not overtire your car. So you typically want to go 10-20mm wider than the stock setup. For example, stock Corrado tire width is 205mm, and I went to a 215 and they work well.
It is true that the really wide tires do tend to follow pavement grooves and stuff more, but I also think that is a function of sidewall stiffness as well.
As for greater friction, there is some, but if you stay reasonable, you won't notice it. That greater friction equates to stronger acceleration, harder braking and harder cornering before the tire loses its grip.
