Thread: Contact Area and its Relation to Friction?
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Re: Contact Area and its Relation to Friction?
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Originally Posted by Paul Copioli View Post
QBranch (aka Alex) wants a definitive answer and he will get it right now....

You must make your wheel width wide enough to not rip up the carpet and not yield your rubber (at least, too much). You should design your wheel width to not fail either material. Once you have done that, the width doesn't mean squat. ...

I will not argue with any of you about this. I am as certain as can be on this issue ... believe me.
Word. Thanks, Paul. Definitive answers are a good thing. (emphasis mine)
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