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Originally Posted by Crowz
Nope they are shorter.
Revs/Mile 716 741 +25 more per mile rotation
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My bad I thought the base tire was 235/60-17 not 235/65-17.
Some quick math does work out to 12mm lower. Good catch on the 65vs60 ratio I didn't realize I was using the wrong ratio.
That said; Lower Cg does help with cornering. Smaller radius also puts more force to the ground during acceleration. I'll live with the 1/2" lower ground clearance that's what the engine shield is for :-).
I have gone through some pretty amazing obstacles with my X: quick enough incline that I dug my trailer hitch into the ground, steep enough ditch that leaving the ditch getting on the road, I lifted one of the front wheels 5-7" off the ground and one steep culvert where I measured 37°down and 15° roll.
Never had a problem being 1/2" closer to the ground. For me the handling trade off is more than worth it.
(Says the guy that in two months will be putting on a set of 235s; for winter. The grip of the otherwise identical tire is tremendously better)