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RE: Motorcycle Tire Width

To: land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Motorcycle Tire Width
From: <Dale.Clay@mdhelicopters.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 07:25:32 -0700
Another consideration would be rim width vs. tire size.  A wider rim wit a
narrower section tire would "flatten" the profile and provide a bigger
contact patch.  As Todd says, however, it is a trade off between traction
and drag.

Bicycle speedos are cheap, light and surprisingly accurate.  Get two, put
one on each wheel and you'll know how much wheel spin you have.

Dale C.

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