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it affects it greatly. For racing, the best tyres to use are called "slicks". This means that there is no tread on the tyre. The more tyre you have, the more grip you have. Road cars, however, need to have tread because the tread helps to grip in gravel and water. The tyre for normal road use is also designed so that it can get rid of the water that gets caught in the tread. As well, inflation of the tyre affects the surface area if under-inflated; the tread area collapses, even if you don't see much change with the naked eye. It makes a "mushy" less effective grip. If over-inflated, the tread has more pressure exerted on it from within, which widens the tread and lessens the grip on road surfaces.
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Why is tire tread important?
Increases grip if there is water on the roadway the water can enter the holes in the tread and not interfere as much with the rubber contact with the road.
Which part of the tire gives us the grip necessary to maintain traction with the road?
um... the tread
Why do you need tread on tires?
The "tread" is the part of the tire that is supposed to touch the ground. A tire with no tread would be a tire that is not supposed to touch the ground. You may be wondering why tires have a pattern of grooves (a.k.a., voids) in the tread. They're for bad weather. The grooves allow rain, and (if they're wider) mud and snow to squelch out from under the tire so that the tread can come into contact with something solid on which to get a grip.
Why are there ridges on snow tires?
to help clean the tread out allowing the tire to maintain as much grip as possible
Which wheel of vehicle will have more friction one having wider tire and one having sleek tire?
Friction or grip if it's friction i think the tyre with the most contact with the road surface. If it's grip then the one with the tread
What is the name of the grip on your shoe?
The grip? Perhaps the tread.
What is the functiion of a tie bar in the tread of a tire?
It is an indicator of tire tread wear.
How does tire tread width affect a forklift?
Wider gives the machine more stability and load carrying ability
What is the legal minimum tire tread thickness in UK?
If you mean tire tread depth, the minimum is 1.6mm.
Why do you have tread on wheels?
To grip the road surface. You need tread especially in wet conditions.
How do you reduce tire noise?
Tire noise can be caused by the tread pattern used on your tires. Off road tires have a deep tread pattern to give better grip on soft surfaces. Change to a road tire. Road noise can also be caused by worn suspension components, especially the rubber bushes. Check that yours are not worn. They go soggy or split with age.
What is the minimum tire tread for a passager vehicle?
Minimum LEGAL tire tread depth is 2/32nds of an inch.
