eli5 The science of Tires

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Why do people want low profile tires? Isn’t it just less air to cushion the ride?

Does diameter make a difference?

Why do some cost more than others? Is all rubber not equal?

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All rubber is not the same. Some is softer, which grips the road better, at the expense of faster wear. Other tires may be made out of rubber that stays soft and grippy even when the weather is cold. Still others are engineered to tolerate getting very hot.

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