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Old 03-12-2013, 12:14 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Interesting. The added benefit of the larger diameter and narrow width is 8% better traction in wet conditions. I wonder how the dry performance compares.

In science class they always teach that contact area doesn't influence grip or friction because the higher weight on the smaller contact patch equals out the equation. Why doesn't this work in practice? Race cars have enormous wheels.
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