tyres, narrow or wide?

[snowdrop05]

read that narrow tires for car is more fuel effecient and less likely to hydroplane, so is it safer? nowadays rain everyday.

 

[ZhuTou!]

Larger surface touching the road means more grip but eat petrol

 

[EJB]

Narrow of course won't aquaplane, there's nothing to plane.

 

[jim889]

did chiu read the car manual.. wat tyre did it leecommend?

 

[koster]

Narrow of course won't aquaplane, there's nothing to plane.

Big brother @EJB stock is best

 

[fake_oranges]

Narrow tyres easier to turtle also

 

[hachi]

Use better tyres... Simple... Depending on your packet.. I actually down size to 15 inch from stock 16 so that I can get better tyres at lower price.. Coz 15 inch, common size..

 

[jumpmanz]

most increase the width, you wanna make it smaller?

 

[EJB]

most increase the width, you wanna make it smaller?

Smaller, less contact, less drag, no aquaplane, cheaper, faster pick up, better fuel savings.

Why not?

 

[koster]

Smaller, less contact, less drag, no aquaplane, cheaper, faster pick up, better fuel savings.

Why not?

Big brother @EJB , ur car tyre specs is 105/100/r2?

 

[EJB]

Big brother @EJB , ur car tyre specs is 105/100/r2?

I use tamiya wheels.

 

[koster]

I use tamiya wheels.

Big brother @EJB jiu shi Big brother. Even tamiya wheels also so big.

 

[kebinu]

keep to recommended size ok la. if want thicker, then go thicker.

don't think too much about saving FC or aquaplaning etc because if you have to ask, likely it won't happen.

main thing is good tyres, most sizes also safe. lousy tyre, thick or thin also can wheel spin during upslope acceleration during rain. --> china tyre on 109 bhp 250nm van. yucks.

 

[myviowner]

read that narrow tires for car is more fuel effecient and less likely to hydroplane, so is it safer? nowadays rain everyday.

Safe or not, largely depends on the person controlling the steering wheels. Rain is seasonal but prolonged these days.. After normal days return, change tires again meh.

 

[Soccer Ball]

ts drive what car?

 

[snowdrop05]

did chiu read the car manual.. wat tyre did it leecommend?

never lol

 

[snowdrop05]

keep to recommended size ok la. if want thicker, then go thicker.
don't think too much about saving FC or aquaplaning etc because if you have to ask, likely it won't happen.
main thing is good tyres, most sizes also safe. lousy tyre, thick or thin also can wheel spin during upslope acceleration during rain. --> china tyre on 109 bhp 250nm van. yucks.

hydroplaned once. went 90 plus on ecp first lane on rainy day donkey years ago

 

[ceecookie]

Thicker for better high speed stability.

Ideally is between 225 to 265 width

 

[jim889]

hydroplaned once. went 90 plus on ecp first lane on rainy day donkey years ago

did chiu check whether tyre botak before driving every trip?

 

[SLee1980]

What do you look for? Grip, road feedback or Eco and low noise?
Reference to stock specs and see if currently meeting what you need.