I'm having an argument about whether narrow tyres are safer than wide tyres on cars. I always understood that narrow were safer, but that they were made wider for comfort and fashion. I believe that narrow tyres are safer on a wet road because of the higher pressure of contact, and lower likelyhood of hydraplaning, and also when there is sand or gravel washed onto the road. Any light shed on this will be greatly appreciated.
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20 years ago