4000 psi wrote:

>any issues with handling or anything else, assuming the tire fits the rim
>and the car, etc.?
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>are the Michelin Cross Terrain any good ... they have a tread wear index of
>700 ... does this mean that they never wear out or is this a typo? ))
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A wider tire will give you better traction - more rubber on the
pavement. Wider tires are often worse on snow and light mud, since they
just float across the top instead of digging in. But you can compensate
for that with a more agressive tread. But a wider tire is better for
sand and deep mud, as it tends to float over the top.
Because the tread is wider, the contact patch is wider, which gives
you more friction for better traction. If you're doing hard cornering
or rapid braking/acceleration, that's important. If you're not, then
your wasting money.
The down side to that is that you will have increased rolling
resistance. It may cost you in MPG, acceleration, and coasting
performance. Depending on your vehicle and your driving habits, that
may or may not be noticable.
Hey, life's a trade off.

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..boB
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