RE: [ST] Narrower is better?

["Heyer, Matthew A." <mheyer@xxxxxxxxx>]

They can carry more corner speed because of their lighter weight.  That
weight translates into less force pushing outward during a corner at a
given speed.  So if the force to break the traction of the tire needs to
be "x", that amount of force is achieved at a higher speed due to their
lighter weight.

The "better handling" of a narrower tire is the quicker turning and turn
in due to the tires profile.

Matt Heyer

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Masiak, Richard
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 8:16 AM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ST] Narrower is better?

Interesting.  I didn't realize a narrower rear tyre improves handling.
Maybe that explains why 125's and 250's can carry more corner speed than
the diesels.

Rich

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of don
draper
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 2:04 AM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ST] for Doug - single-sided swingarm

>>
  Also most DSSA rigs come equipped with a narrower wheel than the
SSSA bikes allowing the use of a narrower tire, which further
improves the handling.  It's a win-win situation.
                                     Have fun;
                                               doggydoo   - - - o&\o
>>

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