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Originally Posted by gangbangjoe
no shit sherlock?
believe me THE SIZE has nothing to do if it will handle the speed or not.
wider tires may have more traction and grip but they even produce more heat
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1. actually size DOES have something to do with it. tires that size (hyundai sonata) have a much larger sidewall (taller), which is nowhere near as strong as a reinforceable lower profile. this is why they are NOT rated for those speeds; it is an inherantly weaker tire. this, again, is why high-speed, performance tires (like the z-rated) are not available in those sizes.
2. when cornering at high speeds (like in a 147MPH "emergency maneuver"), thinner tires with higher sidewalls can "roll" off of the rim or even blow its sidewall out.
so, yes, tire size DOES have something to do with it; physics has alot to do with that. if you still dont believe me, ask anyone that knows cars, tires, or has been on an auto racing team.