Tire question

[imelmo]

I noticed most of the pullers seem to be using fat tires instead of skinny ones. Is there a reason for this? I would've thought a skinny tire would be better as it should dig in more.

 

[ride42]

Fat tire has more ground underneath of it-more traction:wheel speed vs less traction:wheel speed...IMO.

 

[CTD03]

wider print on the track for better flotation.

 

[kino_fab]

A wider tire has a bigger "Foot Print" on the ground and is more than likely not going to dig ditches down the track as much as a skinny tire. If you dig too deep it will hurt you more than help in 2 ways: Less hitch height on the far end, and it will be like trying to drive over wheel choks the whole way down the track.

 

[imelmo]

A wider tire has a bigger "Foot Print" on the ground and is more than likely not going to dig ditches down the track as much as a skinny tire. If you dig too deep it will hurt you more than help in 2 ways: Less hitch height on the far end, and it will be like trying to drive over wheel choks the whole way down the track.

Ah, that makes sense. Thanx!

 

[RSieck]

more you dig, the more dirt that piles up in front of the sled