Not exact matches
The
reduced downforce also has the knock - on effect of
tyres taking longer to come up to operating temperature (there are no
tyre warmers in IndyCar) as well as making them
wear out quicker because the drivers are sliding around more.
Transmitting 237bhp and 236 lb ft through the front wheels inevitably resulted in torque steer under hard acceleration, added to which was the VXR's fondness for following ruts in the road — both under acceleration and braking — a problem which, we discovered, got much worse as the front
tyres wore down and the amount of «give» in the tread blocks
reduced.
You rear
tyre tread has
worn reducing the effective rolling circumference and causing your gearing ratio to change slightly.
Improved
tyre performance in key areas over Conti EcoContact 3 - Handling, Braking,
Wear, Comfort,
Reduced Rolling Resistance.
Tyre rotation is important for
reducing uneven
tyre wear.
Standard sized 15» and 17»
tyres not only cost less than purpose - made alternatives, but also their high, 2.4 and 2.3 bar pressure significantly
reduces wear, with typical durability exceeding 50,000 km.
Chassis incorporates weight redistribution, weight reduction and
tyre wear, while aerodynamics improves front downforce, rear downforce, drag and DRS, alongside power train which enhances engine power and fuel consumption, although durability also plays a huge part as it
reduces wear on power units and gearbox components throughout a range of enhancements to general
wear, internal combustion engine, motor generator unit kinetic and heat, energy store, turbo charger, control electronics and gearbox.