Talk:MotorFiesta 1/@comment-31245059-20170429055639/@comment-32124919-20170609184446

A little late to this discussion but Reymar is tripping a bit...

Basic friction formula is a function of the friction coefficient and the force pushing the object to the surface. Wider tires do have a higher friction coefficient just like new unworn tires have higher friction coefficient therefore friction truly is higher and, more importantly, mechanical grip is higher. The problem with formula 1 cars is that at lower speeds the aero "stops working" and since they're uberlight (600-650kg) once they slow down there's not much force pushing them down to the surface... That's why the grip suddenly a day rapidly "disappears"... So i do agree that the friction  surface might not be in the formula but the friction coefficient varies dramatically from  tire to tire... That's where the mechanical grip comes from...

Also in your last post you said, and I quote:

"My initial statement: wider tires do not increase friction..."

When in fact your initial statement was:

"wider tires do not increase mechanical grip"

Both are wrong BTW