A common misconception: "Low-profile tires fitted on large-diameter wheels improve handling.
THIS IS NOT TRUE!
- The short sidewalls of low-profile tires enhance the tires' response when the driver first turns the steering wheel.
- This gives the driver a false feeling that the tire has tons of grip. But after that initial movement, it's the tread compound—the stickiness of the rubber—that determines how well the tire grips the road.
- Also, the above combination is usually heavier than the original equipment. This means the suspension may not be able to keep the tire in touch with the pavement.
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