Tread design of tire affects wet traction most.

Author(s)
Kelly, J.D. & Allbert, B.J.
Year
Abstract

Tread design enables the tire first of all to penetrate the water film on the road. Tread compound, tire construction make somewhat lesser contributions to traction. Sipes, tread width, and so on, examined for their effect on wet traction.

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A 2184 T
Source

SAE Journal, Vol. 76 (1968), No. 9 (September), p. 58-66.

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