[Dean]

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

I know it's anecdotal, but I would say that we could find conditions locally in the winter that would favor both wider and narrower tires without going to extremes. Basically if there is loose ice/snow/slush/whatever that can build up and prevent getting a lot of pressure on compacted ice or pavement, narrower is better. But on smooth ice or dense packed snow, I'd want wider.

I agree. As with most things, "it depends" on the circumstances.