Re: Low Profile vs Standard Tires - Durability?

Low profile tires simply will not last the same length of time that a similarly constructed 80 series tire will last. (heat torsional forces etc).

BUT !

They look pretty & they feel "a bit sharper" when handling.

Life is just full of trade offs. Here is yet another set of them.

Mind elaborating on that? I don't know much (I know virtually nothing) about tire construction, but offhand I can't think of any reason why a lower profile wouldn't last at least as long as an equivalently constructed taller tire. I can imagine the sidewalls not lasting as long (since the torsional forces are spread across a shorter distance), but I've never had a tire's sidewall wear out: every tire I've ever replaced has been because of tread wear or road hazard, and I don't see how sidewall height would affect either one.

Now, if you'd like to say that a lower profile tire will typically be a higher performance tire, and hence will have a softer compound so it will wear out more quickly, I'll agree completely. But that isn't inherent in "lower profile", and isn't my idea of "equivalent construction."

I agree totally. The lower profile make the things look like the Mexicans across the border just got done with the customization job. All that's missing is the dingle balls.

Ted

I don't think the "modern" low profile tire and big wheel look that great. I think they look line the wheel is wearing a black sanitary pad for a tire. I feel like telling the dealer to send it flowers and a box of chocolates and I'll take it out to dinner next week.

You feel better with your racial generalization? The put down makes you feel superior hey? Can't make your point without belittling an entire race of people?

Troll

Troll? If you meant that I am/was a troll, you are wrong. I am a regular here with a 2005 Dodge Magnum RT. Not a troll.

Trolls don't normally include their webshots account when trolling now do they?

damn, did you have to top post on this one?

-a|ex