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Old Tue, February 3rd, 2009, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SinCityFX4 View Post
Well, I guess the increased surface area and type (MT/AT) would have a huge impact on the co efficient of friction as well...hmmmm. Food for thought as I ponder tier choices...
There's a reason racing cars run "slicks", isn't there? The tread is for improved traction on wet, slick or "loose" surfaces, but it hurts you on dry pavement. And, if you never had to turn corners, like running on the salt flats, you'd want the narrowest tires you could mount.

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