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Do a tire tread reduce friction?

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How does tire tread increase friction between tire and road?

tires are made of rubber and rubber can cause friction


What is rolling friction and what does it do?

In general rolling friction is any friction specifically related to the rolling motion. The friction on the axle to hub bearing, the tire flexing, the tire tread on the surface of the road and so on.


What features of a car reduce sliding friction?

Antilock Brake System (ABS) & tread on the tires.


Which wheel of vehicle will have more friction one having wider tire and one having sleek tire?

Friction or grip if it's friction i think the tyre with the most contact with the road surface. If it's grip then the one with the tread


What is the functiion of a tie bar in the tread of a tire?

It is an indicator of tire tread wear.


The rough tread on the tires increases friction between the tire and the ground?

It does not! In fact will DEcrease contact and therefore friction. A bald or smooth tyre will be best on dry surface. The purpose of tread on tyres is to sipe away water on wet road and a rough tread would act in similar manner though far less efficiently.


What is the legal minimum tire tread thickness in UK?

If you mean tire tread depth, the minimum is 1.6mm.


What is the minimum tire tread for a passager vehicle?

Minimum LEGAL tire tread depth is 2/32nds of an inch.


What is the minimum tire tread thickness in PA?

Tire spec in PA is 2/32 of an inch of minimum tread


Do you need 1mm tire tread on whole tire or part?

1 mm on whole tire. If any part of tread is less then it should be replaced.


What part of the tire grips the roadway?

The tread is what grips the road.


When the road on a tire has worn out so that the tire is bald the tire will have high or low friction on a dry road?

The tire has almost no traction and can blow out at any time. It will also hydroplane in very little water. A tire should be replaced when there is 2/32 tread left. A bald tire is an accident waiting to happen.