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The softer sidewalls help absorb a lot of road irregularities,» says Tym.
Not yet available but definitely on the horizon are road - friendlier tires with
softer sidewalls and an after - market front differential lock.
All tires should be rotated every 5k especially low profile performance tires with
softer sidewalls.
It rode better too thanks to redesigned suspension and Mazda's choice of running
softer sidewall tyres to better absorb high - frequency bumps.
When fitted with the 22s, the SUV rides on 275 / 50R -22 all - season tires with a slightly
softer sidewall.
Not exact matches
Handling will be increased due to a shorter
sidewall, but is more dependent upon the type of tire (how
soft the rubber is, tread pattern).
Next up is rubber — you can cross Africa on street tires if you've got enough experience, but for the most part,
sidewall flex and
soft, knobby rubber are your friends.
The available 20 - inch low - profile tires likely play a role here, as narrow -
sidewall tires tend to be stiff, but the difference between the suspension's firmest and
softest settings isn't dramatic.
The 18 - inch wheels with taller
sidewalls on the tires should offer a
softer, quieter ride, however.
Movements are deliberate, while the tire
sidewalls and
soft suspension soak up small bumps and dimples.
But the grip provided by the
soft compound Firestone slicks (as denoted by their red
sidewalls) on Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca's surface was breathtaking.
Its 110 - millimeter waist offers stability on
softer snow while its vertical
sidewalls ensure solid torsional stiffness.