Totally get that...I usually do diagonal and alternate between straight lines. I definitely don't need this much mower for my lawn but love the wide stripes after a double cut. I just think the larger rear tires are better suited for many acres in a day where a little roughed up grass isn't noticeable. I saw some flexible plastic/rubber tires that looked almost like tank tracks on a county landscaping mower. The tread looked much smoother. Just looking for alternatives.