Carman-

I'm glad you selected those tires understanding the tradeoff-I just chimed in so others would understand the entire equation.

As to the section width issue, as I understand it the section width is the widest part of the tire, where it bulges, and NOT the contact patch. Can anyone confirm this?

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Michael
2014 E63S Estate
2006 SLK55
1995 E500
1986 Porsche 944 turbo