** Reply to message from [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Fri, 12 May 2000 14:50:24
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Actually,
I did take physics once. No make that twice. :)
Force (of friction) = coefficient of static friction X surface area in contact
or
Force (of friction) = coefficient of sliding friction X surface area in contact
In the former case, if the centripetal force of the bike in the turn exceeds the force
of friction, you will start to slide. Then, the latter takes effect.
Anyway, no way around it. Given the same compound, the wider tire will grip
more, Unless it's over inflated to the point where the contact patch is less then
the smaller sized tire's was when it was inflated properly.
-Greg
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