09-11-2009, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by carguyg35
If I remember correctly grip on a drag strip is a function of car weight, tire pressure, tire height and tread compound. The wider the tire helps for the turns but not for the strip. The wider tire increases the contact patch from side to side but decreases it front to back. I know it sounds crazy but you can google contact patch to learn more.
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It does not take to be a scientist to understand this. I just don't understand why some people argue for something that makes sense. The wider the better grip but more friction = lesses time on the strip. 
Last edited by joeyz10; 09-11-2009 at 09:08 PM.
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