Coefficients of Friction

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by sanddrag

That's what simple physics tells you, I know. But I have a feeling the interlocking action both on a macroscopic and microscopic scale between tread and carpet is anything but simple. Why do drag racing cars use such wide tires in the back?

Paul Copioli touched on that very question here.

<edit>There is a benefit to going wider in the form of slower wear on the tread surface. Perhaps not too useful for a one-regional team, but the long haulers might use that to their advantage.</edit>