Picking New Tires, Trying To Get More Front Grip

Originally Posted by MacCool You are making the incorrect assumption that increased contact patch surface area will increase traction or grip. Friction is not dependent on surface area. A wider

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Picking New Tires, Trying To Get More Front Grip

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06-30-2015, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

You are making the incorrect assumption that increased contact patch surface area will increase traction or grip. Friction is not dependent on surface area. A wider tire won't get you more grip.

So then what would you recommend?

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