if i lowered the presure in my tyres will they give me better traction in the snow and ice were all having lately. good or bad idea.
Certainly not recommended if you are going to drive fast on them but purely for driving on soft snow it will improve traction.
...Pirelli will replace the traditional skinny snow tyres with a version the same size as those used on gravel for Rally Norway 2009, according to Autosport magazine....
...Pirelli rally manager Mario Isola explained to Autosport:
"We've tested the new tyre and it's met all our expectations. It also fulfils our brief from the FIA to slow the cars.
The wider tyre does not bite through the snow as effectively, so the cars slide more. The wear might also increase, but we will see."...
...the size has been changed as a cost cutting measure - it saves teams having to buy different sized wheels...
... Also use M&S very open tread patterns which tend to 'self clean'... obviously seeking traction and control.
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