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A smooth tire will have the greatest contact area and the best grip on a hard surface. Unfortunately it will also be most prone to hydroplaning. On a regular vehicle that has to be able to travel in any weather smooth tires can't be used, but bike tires are narrower and better at cutting through the water to the surface below so they don't need much treads to do OK in rain.
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Why do road bikes have thin tires?
Road bikes have thin tires because they are operating on smooth surface and should be light.
Are ridged car tires better than smooth car tires?
If you want traction you need the tread. Smooth tires are only used for racing.
Why smooth tires are not used in passenger cars?
tire tread is for better traction on slippery surfaces smooth tires are for racing at hi speed
Why tires of racing cars are smooth?
to move easily on rough suface like roads etc...
Why do bicycle tires have different tires to normal tires?
Bikes styles all have different tires to suit terrain. There are road racing tires, cruising tires, off-road tires and many different wheel sizes too.
Why do mountain bikes which are designed to be used off-road have much rougher tires than racing bicycles which are designed to be used on an even surface?
On a smooth surface the best traction and lowest rolling resistance is had from smooth tires. On an uneven or soft surface, like mud and sand a treaded tire offers the best traction, and the poor rolling characteristics is a trade of you have to live with.
What is a good bike to ride in a city?
Hybrids, Dutch AKA City bikes, A rigid MTB with smooth tires.
Who started racing dirt bikes?
Everybody that races dirt bikes "started" racing dirt bikes at some point.
Under what conditions should one use four wheeler tires?
The time when people want four wheeler tires is when they going to be riding on ATV bikes. Most of these wheels are useful for riding on the dirt with the bikes, giving off smooth, and clear turns.
Does haro make racing bikes?
yes haro makes a big range of racing bikes
What are treadless racing tires called?
Treadless racing tires called are slicks.
Are eon bikes racing bikes?
Google can't find an eon bike.
