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Originally Posted by No Worries
Quiz: My old Suzuki uses a 130 width rear tire. If I put on a 180 tire (and appropriate wheel, same tire compound, same pressure, etc.) will the contact patch with me just sitting on the bike change? Will it get bigger in area? Wider? Longer? Smaller? Will the handling get better, ie. easier to change direction?
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What is the aspect ratio(sidewall height)? If they are equal (say 55%) then the contact patch would get longer and wider. No it will not be easier to change direction. More tire touching the surface equals more friction.