Wider or Narrow Tyres for Off-Roading. Tech Talk with Mic

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So, Wider or Narrow Tyres? Here's what Mic has to say.
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[@kusheen...]

Dirt bike = narrow tire Tanks = long and narrow tracks Tractors = tall and narrow tire Mall crawler = widest possible tire Bru!

[@gurglejug627]

I liked your video as it was to the point. Thanks, much appreciated. Subscribed.

[@patshes1951]

Good info thanks.

[@normanmothobi8610]

Great stuff🙏

[@aslkdfjhg]

With mud a wider tyre may find more traction from the sides of the ruts. Another thing is a conventionally sized tyre (say a 265) may provide more road grip than a skinny on the road (225). Other than that wide tyres are eye-candy and a healthy profit for the tyre company

[@thetrailoutthere]

This video is the cherry on top for my decision to switch to narrow 35s! Im curious how much my mpg's will improve with the 4 cyl diesel. Thanks for the information and clarity on the topic! Subbed!

[@frankluo230]

When deflated, wider tyre not neccessarily increase contact patch, at least not as propotiobally as narrower tyres. E.g a 285r17 from 60psi deflated to 30psi only increased patch by 20% while narrower 255r17 at 80psi deflated to 40psi increased patch by 35% which made them a lot closer in contact patch size than people might have imagined. It is far closer than 285:255

[@ChristineDuran-oz8oq]

Yup

[@boycelloyd3611]

You did not express a view on narrow vs wide in respect of soft sand/ sand conditions....?

[@ianbrowne9304]

not what I was expecting ; 4x4 marketing people actually talking some common sense ; but then Iron Man don't sell tyres ;) Mud driving : the old say of narrow tyres cut a track refers to formed dirt roads ; the roads no one should be driving on when they are wet/boggy . Just for interest ; I have 225 75 16" , still nearly too wide imo

[@desert4seat]

Not mentioned: Wider tires pull more chicks. It’s a fact

[@Singlesix6]

What about attracting women?

[@desert4seat]

@@Singlesix6 Well, older women don’t even like Offroad trucks. They like boats. Get a boat.

[@Singlesix6]

@@desert4seat Got a boat.

[@Agent.K.]

But wider provide more grip and traction 🤔

[@andrevanderwalt2515]

Narrow tyres mean more pressure per square inch, thereby increasing traction. Wider tires offer benefits when turning and helps with cornering stability

[@geoffgeoff143]

The local P platers with their mud tyres destroy the public sand roads here.