Fitting slightly larger tyres.

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Dumb and Dumber

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I want to go from 235/55/17 to 235/60/17.
According to the link it's only going to make a difference of 2km/h at 60 and around 4km/h at 120. 235/55-R17 vs 235/60-R17 Tire Comparison - Tire Size Calculator | Tacoma World.
I will not mind the slight performance drop there will be, I am more concerned about how will this affect braking performance, handling, comfort, insurance, legality, gearbox wear etc. Will I need to chance brake pads more regularly or will they last the same?
The reason I want 60 profile vs 55 is potholes. I also drive on gravel roads and had punctures, 3 of them now with the same set of tyres.
Also going to 60 profile you can get AT3 tyres. My main reason for wanting to go to 60 profile.
 
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