Uggh.
Not really the info you were looking for?
Tire widths and why.
Lots of variables.Also side wall height is relative to the width and how that equates into traction.Throw air pressure in the mix and traction qualities of a particular tire or tread design add traction availabilty and conditions.
Horsepower and horsepower characteristics-torque or revver or somewhere in the middle?
Ripped fit 165 pounder on a 2502t or fattass on a 300 2t or maybe fattass on a 200 2t
Sandy loam or techncal steep single line slick and rooty trails?
Point is nobody can use a tire size recommendation unless you get the rest of the story.
So what a guy runs means squadoosh to another rider.
Here's some simple parameters.Very basic and vague.
Wheel spin is very important on a 2 stroke.A 4t not as critical but still a factor.
A skinnier tire will hold edges better.A wider tire will sluff off into ruts and blow corners easier.
A skinnier tire will give you less traction and allow the engine to work easier while a wider tire gives more traction and makes the engine work harder.This is a generalization and in this instance do not confuse traction with performance
So assuming you have the right tire to match terrain and conditions with the right amount of traction for the rider weight and horse power characteristics
You should
A. Feel like you can find traction anywhere with ease
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B.Feel like you can spin the tire at will with a little throttle or throttle and clutch action depending on the gear you are in and the available traction at the time.
In summary you want a tire that gives you maximum traction while being able to easily control tire spin and maintain optimum engine performance.
Hope this helps
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