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They help to displace water to keep your car from Aquaplaning.
To get the most friction and therefore the best braking effect, the more area in contact with the road, the better. On a dry road, slick tyres would be best.
But if you tried this in the rain you would Aquaplane, when the water would form a barrier beween the tyre and the road and give no grip.
So the grooves are only of use on wet roads. It is a legal requirement to have at leasy 1.6mm of tread groove, on tyres in the UK.
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What would cause a constant thumping sound as if the car is going over bumps after braking really hard and fishtailing a little?
You created a flat spot on the rear tires. Your car had a busted mount or bushing
Proper tread on a tire can help a person?
Proper and adequate tread on vehicle tires can help a person by keeping his car on the road,steering correctly and able to stop quickly if needed.
Are wider car tires better than narrow car tires?
Yes if you want better road holding. No if you want less friction and better fuel economy.
Why car Jerk when braking in snow?
Your ABS (Antilock Brake System) is kicking in. It's working.
Should 2 new tires be placed on front of car or re?
In my opinion the new tires go up front. The steering tires need the grip.
How do I know when to change the tires on a car?
You should change tires when you look at the grooves and they are ground pretty smooth. You want grooves in your tire so that it has good traction. If you put a nickel in-between your grooves and it doesn't stick out, then your tires are still good.
Why are good tires essential for vehicle control?
Everything you do with a car goes thru the tires, braking, acceleration and handling.
How are car tires used?
Car tires cover the wheel rim. They are made of rubber with grooves to provide traction and act as a cushion to absorb the shock from large bumps or jolts.
Is it dangerous to put the wrong size tires on my car?
Yes, it can cause you a multitude of problems, such as braking.
Driving with under-inflated tires can affect?
The braking of the car and, give the driver heavy steering
What things can affect braking distance?
Things that affect braking distance consist of the following factors: * speed at which you're travelling * weight of the car * road conditions * braking efficiency * friction between the road surface and your tires Things that affect braking distance consist of the following factors: * speed at which you're travelling * weight of the car * road conditions * braking efficiency * friction between the road surface and your tires
Why do car that go off-road have deeper grooves cut into their tires than road cars?
so they can have more traction
What is the rule of thumb on car braking distance?
The general rule of thumb is that you should be able to see the tires of the car in front of you touching the pavement.
Will down sizing your vehicle tire a size or two help your gas mileage?
No it will hurt your mileage, handling, braking, ride, and your speedometer will not be accurate. Stick with the OEM size tires that came on your car.
I justed changed tires on your 92 Lumina and now it doesnt want to move forward or back as if the brakes are locked?
are the tires the same size and did you take this to a shop they could of adjusted your brakes when the wheel were off i know at my shop when we tend to do tires f the rear brakes need to be adjusted we will do them in the tire package if this is the case after a good run in the car with a bit of braking it should go back to about the same as it was once pad make there new grooves
Are flat spots on tires from a severe braking incident bad for a car from the vibration of the tires?
vibrations are not bad for a car it vibrates every time you drive, but for safety i really think that with a flat spot on a tire it is not safe to drive on.
Why do cars that go off- road have cleeper grooves cut into their tires than road cars?
When it rains, cars sometimes hydroplane because the water underneath the tires supports the weight of the car and causes it to loose traction. Grooves give another channel for water to escape. As for off-road cars, the tire grooves are not much deeper rather they are larger and have more room to go up and down. In my Jeep Wrangler, the tire grooves are the same depth as an Acura TL and a Honda minivan. Maybe on other off-road cars they help the car travel through gravel, rock, sand, and snow to gain more traction.
