Traction, the amount of force which can be applied before slippage, is a function between mass and coefficient of friction. At the same cofficient of friction the tire which has more mass pushing down will have more grip than the one with less mass.
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1983 944 guards red with 16" Fuchs, Host of Wisconsin area timing/ balance shaft belt tensioning party
1987 944S Purchased from Legion. Corvette LT-1 V-8 conversion with Mega Squirt II
Check on progress --->
www.porschehybrids.com/gallery/speedracing944
Favorite Road =
www.tailofthedragon.com 318 turns in 11 miles (11 min 20 sec best run)