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Subject:Re: Shocks Update
From:Andrew Grebneff
Date:Fri, 3 Feb 2006 16:40:53 +1300

>Seems like the beefier the tires the soother the  ride.
>Although less power...
>JC...

Yes, baggy tires act as airsprings. The taller the sidewall (the
higher the profile, in other words) , the smoother the ride. But that
works against handling... and also low-profile tires do not
necessarily worsen the ride... depends on the vehicle type and the
tire make/model.
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Andrew Grebneff
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