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Jalopnik on MSN: Is It True That Low Profile Tires Go Flat More Easily?
Low-profile tires may have their advantages when it comes to handling, but is it true to say they puncture more easily than tires with chunkier sidewalls?
I bought a used 2007 Nissan Maxima SE last June. I love my car! The problem is the tires. I knew nothing about “low profile” tires until after I bought the car, and now that they have been brought to ...
Nearly every new car seems to offer low-profile tires. I like the look, but I've heard folks complain about jarring rides, frequent blowouts, rim damage, and greater wear at lower mileage. Should I ...
Low-profile tires are all the rage these days, and mostly for aesthetics, as automakers want to project "performance" or whatever. But most people, even the ones who think they are into super hyper ...
When shopping for a new car, we favored the Mazda5, but my wife had one major concern: the low-profile tires. The dealer assured us they were absolutely safe and had standard tires beat. A month after ...
New Hampshire Union Leader: Low-profile tires and lousy driving make a bad combination
I bought a 2019 BMW 540Xi brand new. I love the car. But here is the problem: The car comes with run-flat tires and no place for a spare or jack. Visit the Car Talk website at www.cartalk.com.