Tire tech
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Tire tech
Hi,
Obviously there is a huge difference in the performance of different tires relating to there grip, wear and handeling charictoristics. I was wondering what actually makes one tire better than another. I assume it has to do with tread patterns and compounds. Does anyone have informaiton or links to sites about tire technology?
Obviously there is a huge difference in the performance of different tires relating to there grip, wear and handeling charictoristics. I was wondering what actually makes one tire better than another. I assume it has to do with tread patterns and compounds. Does anyone have informaiton or links to sites about tire technology?
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/index.jsp
is a good place to start..the only problem is every tire they have is the best one available
is a good place to start..the only problem is every tire they have is the best one available
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I just read a new book out called Formula 1 Technology by Peter Wright. There's an excellent chapter on tire tech in there. Of course it's discussed within the context of Formula 1 racing, but the concepts all apply to us lowly folk as well.
By the way, if you are interested in the cutting edge of race car technology, it's a great book for all kinds of topics....engines, aero, susp, tires, materials, etc.
Regards,
Fabian
By the way, if you are interested in the cutting edge of race car technology, it's a great book for all kinds of topics....engines, aero, susp, tires, materials, etc.
Regards,
Fabian
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