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They are wide to gain maximum traction and bald because they are only used on dry tracks. In wet weather, racing tires with treads are used.
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How wide tires on nascar cars?
The biggest tires that are common have about an 29" outer diameter.
Why racing cars are hard to tip over?
Low centre of gravity and the car is very wide
Why are racing cars low with wheels wide apart?
If the mass of the racing car is low, it is able to move faster; and if the racing car has wheels wide apart, the mass is spread on a large area and can travel faster and cover a bigger area at one time.
Why do performance cars use wide tires?
More rubber on the road means harder takeoffs and more control
Why do some vehicles have very large wide tires?
Large wide tires are used for many reasons such as: to disperse the weight of the vehicle over more surface area, to increase the tire's footprint creating more traction and better treadwear of the tire, in sports cars it gives more surface area and increases the grip of the tires in take off and cornering
What is the best two player racing video game for Wii?
By far the best two to four player racing game on the Wii is Mario Kart. It's fun and fast and offers a wide variety of cars, tracks and characters to play.
Is the Bald Eagle world wide?
The Bald Eagle is only located in the United States and parts of Canada
How much do wide tread tires cost?
More than narrow tread tires.
How wide is 255-45-20 tires?
They are 255 mm wide over the treads.
How wide is 30x18 mickey thompson tires?
14.5 "
Is when your tires lose contact with the roadway?
That is called 'hydroplaning' - very common in rain with ultra wide tires.
What makes of tires are sold be general tires?
General Tires sell a wide range of tires for various vehicles ranging from Performance, Passenger, Sports, Off-road, SUV and winter vehicles. They make them even for small vehicles in a wide range of models for any year.
