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Offline snydas1987

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narrow or wide front tires?
« on: January 25, 2015, 08:23:31 pm »
hey
im trying to get some info on the handling benifits of running say a 5" front tire setup or a 7" or 7.5" front tire?
Im not sure what is better and would like to know if one is better.
Im running 42" wide outside to outside of tire/rim, 48" wheelbase 2.5"-3" chassis height, with the seat mounted as low as possible to the chassis rails.
Look forward to ur advice.
snyds

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Re: narrow or wide front tires?
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2015, 09:11:17 am »
Both have worked for me but if you haven't bought yet get the wider ones.









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Re: narrow or wide front tires?
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2015, 01:33:47 am »
ok that sounds good.  i gathered every bit of extra grip you can get will create a better handling mower overall.
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