Why are all the new cars going for skinny tires? They are less safe (more likely to come off the rim) and cause a harsh ride. Is this a fashion thing, like short skirts, that we can hope will go away?

Why skinny tires?

texases December 31, 2025, 1:02am 81

Yeah, studs in Anchorage were great, weeks of icy roads, but the ruts in the roads had to be repaved every few years.

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