What are the effects of widening tires by 10mm on a car?
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The specific effects of widening tires by 10mm on a car are as follows: 1. Positive effects: The tires become more low-profile, making the vehicle appear more high-end; low-profile tires are beneficial for the vehicle to drive at higher speeds. 2. Negative effects: The tire radius becomes smaller, reducing the ground clearance of the chassis, slightly worsening the vehicle's passability; wider tires increase the possibility of rubbing between the tires and the vehicle. Below is additional information: 3. Other effects: Replacing the car's tires with ones that are 10mm wider can increase the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers by approximately 0.5 to 1 liter, depending on the driving conditions and the driver's habits. Wider tires increase resistance and fuel consumption, but they also slightly alter the turning angle, improving handling.