Does Installing Larger Tires on Vehicle Make it Harder to Tow
Updated 10/07/2019 | Published 10/06/2019
Question:
I have 1987 Suzuki Samurai the I will be towing. How does a larger diameter tire effect towing, Will it be harder to tow the vehicle in other word will it require more torque to the tow vehicle? thank you
asked by: Amado D
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Helpful Expert Reply:
A larger diameter wheel/tire typically has a lower rolling resistance so if anything the vehicle would be slightly easier to tow, but the difference would be unnoticeable.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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