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Run to Rund · 01-21-2016, 01:14 PM

To expand on Myron's response, the narrower rim will decrease section width a little to help with wheelwell clearance. However, a rim of the same or greater width tends to give more directional stability, allow more tire pressure for best traction.

01-21-2016, 01:14 PM	#5
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: What is the effect of different wheel widths on same tir To expand on Myron's response, the narrower rim will decrease section width a little to help with wheelwell clearance. However, a rim of the same or greater width tends to give more directional stability, allow more tire pressure for best traction.