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So, I have been told that unlike autocross, in rallycross narrow/tall is better. Is there consensus on this?

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'07, '08, '11 Autocross VP
'06, '10 Mike Dishman Cup
'21 MX5, '13 Corvette GS, '92 Corvette 383 c.i. 413whp/390wtq, '03 Expedition

Narrow tires dig deeper and provide more traction. I can't speak for eveyone, but this is a FACT in the case of our General Lei. Tested, tried and true.

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Vincent Keene
'06 Ford Mustang GT (track rat)
'15 Dodge Charger R/T (yeah, it's got a HEMI!)
'07 Ford Fusion SE (205,000 miles and counting)
'98 Chevy Z-24 (retired)
'93 Acura Integra (Team SWB 24HOL Car)

He speaks the truth. In fact, when we found out we had a bent rim this weekend, we had to do some tire shuffling and ended up putting our 165 wide "Dominator's" on the General. They dug in pretty good. I don't know if there is such thing as too narrow though. I don't think taller would buy you anything except a better chance of debeading.

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Stephen Westerfield
2009 Infiniti M35 | 2007 Honda Fit Sport | 2005 Ford Mustang GT |2000 GMC Sierra |1992 Acura Integra LS | Super Westerfield Bros Acura Integra

trucks have taller tires, because they can roll over more obstacles.. taller and wider means more traction and flotation.. although this is for trucks..
for rally cars, there may be a different tactic. ice you want narrow with studs, so that it can dig into the snow, like a ice skate. teh studs provide traction.

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hey yall,watch this...

I've run 195, 205, 225 street tires and haven't noticed a big difference. IMO, tread pattern is the most important factor, then diameter, for gearing.

My rally tires are 195/65/15. I may be getting some new 205/60/15's soon, as the ones I have are 10 years old, with rounded tread blocks, and are a little too tall for pulling out of tight corners.