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KevinS
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Hi!
In a non-related forum I'm trying to convince some people that the amount of dry friction has nothing to do with the size of the contact surface, just the normal force (Fn) and the friction coefficient. In this case it's about formula1, tyre width, wear and grip.
I say a wider tyre does not give more grip, but it allows you to use softer rubber without reducing the lifespan of the tyre. It's the softer rubber that gives you more grip.
Can someone point me to a website that explains this matter (normal force, friction coefficient) clearly? They don't seem to believe ME...
In a non-related forum I'm trying to convince some people that the amount of dry friction has nothing to do with the size of the contact surface, just the normal force (Fn) and the friction coefficient. In this case it's about formula1, tyre width, wear and grip.
I say a wider tyre does not give more grip, but it allows you to use softer rubber without reducing the lifespan of the tyre. It's the softer rubber that gives you more grip.
Can someone point me to a website that explains this matter (normal force, friction coefficient) clearly? They don't seem to believe ME...