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trjones89 Member Since: 24 Jun 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 3 |
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24th Jun 2014 7:39 am |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4109 |
Are low profile tyres suitable for off-road? I'd have thought they were more your typical stiff, inflexible, road use tyres. You want big ol' flexible 17" balloon tyres for off road, surely? Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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24th Jun 2014 8:51 am |
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pab Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Now in Mid-Wales Posts: 2006 |
Steve's right - something higher profile would be better for off-road use. The higer sidewall will allow the tyre to mould to the terrain better, giving better grip and also better protection to the rim. It's why off-road tyres generally aren't available in low profiles. (Although I wouldn't exactly call a 17" 65-series tyre a balloon - those are more what you'd find on Icelandic 'super-jeeps'. ) |
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24th Jun 2014 9:38 am |
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MidlandRover Member Since: 30 Jun 2013 Location: Derby Posts: 496 |
^^^^^What he said. FL2 SD4 Metropolis Auto Santorini Black / ivory completely stock.
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24th Jun 2014 12:40 pm |
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