I always prefer a narrower tire for wheeling, especially in the conditions on my side of the smokies...better traction in mud and mud holes. Wider tires are ok, but have a disadvantage in deep mud. Also, unless there is good side tread, have a disadvantage in deep ruts too. Alot of the trails were made long ago with mostly jeep types with a narrower track width anyway, so I wouldn't worry so much about it, but I do like the slightly wider stance and the narrow tire look as well.