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M&H 9x25.5 14" or M/T 8X26 14" slick. Both on recommended rim size(maximum width) with tubes and "regular" tire pressure. Not 6 lbs. but the starting point pressure. And how would a wider rim affect the contact area patch?
Gotta disagree with that. It’s not just science. It’s also the construction of the tire and materials there made of.
Gotta disagree with that. It’s not just science. It’s also the construction of the tire and materials there made of.
But the question was “ Which has the greatest contact area”. Not which gets better traction.
True, different wheel (rim) widths will yield different tire widths.Trick question ? measurements of rim widths are needed to give a half *** answer.
True, but, compound plays a roll.Contact area equals traction.
my first pair also. after the first burnout and "dry hop', my leg was shaking so badly I could barely push the clutch pedal down.M&H hands down. Not even close.
I want to adjust my curt reply and agree with most of what mvh said. I should have said that in my initial reply.Gotta disagree with that. It’s not just science. It’s also the construction of the tire and materials there made of.
my first pair also. after the first burnout and "dry hop', my leg was shaking so badly I could barely push the clutch pedal down.
Only in the same brand & make of tire... LMAOObviously, different setups (widths, compounds, treads, sidewalls) will provide different TRACTION. But you can't argue with the laws of physics. Contact Patch Area DOES NOT EQUAL Traction. That's all I'm going to say.
I want to adjust my curt reply and agree with most of what mvh said. I should have said that in my initial reply.
Interesting note. Is the OP’s car a manual or auto?
What kind of tire is preferable or best for each?
I know that was a very general question..... but a note worthy thing to ask....
I think BF Goodrich proves that contact patch does not equal traction ... lol
None that I know off but I’ve been out of the game a long time raising children.What BFG tire wrinkles? Remember, I'm old.
Which tire has the best contact area "WHEN"? Tire contact patches CHANGE as the car applies torque to them, ESPECIALLY drag tires that are DESIGNED to do so. So, the only real way to test them against each other is at the strip. Since the one with the smaller static contact patch may well be the one with the biggest contact patch when power is applied.