Wider is better? part 2 Drag racing
Wider is better? part 2 Drag racing
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I have read through the other wider is better post which was more dealing with lateral tire grip. My question is more dealing with straight line acceleration. Here is the scenario, same car so same load on the tire. Would there be a traction advantage to running a 315/35-17 drag radial, on an 11" rim, over a 275/40-17 drag radial on a 9.5" rim. This would also assume the same tire manufacture and compound. With the same load is there and difference in contact patch between the two tires? I know that tire pressure could effect this too.
Neil
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RE: Wider is better? part 2 Drag racing
Wider than you need costs time as it consumes power to turn a heavier tyre and wheel.
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RE: Wider is better? part 2 Drag racing
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RE: Wider is better? part 2 Drag racing
RE: Wider is better? part 2 Drag racing
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