Are the grooves there to reduce friction and make the car go faster or do they have some other purpose?
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2007-03-24 07:23:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Car tires have grooves to help move water out of the way when you are driving so you don't hydroplane...
2007-03-24 07:26:14 · answer #1 · answered by Fashionisto Billy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi ivy! let me ask u a question
Why do car tyres have grooves on them, if the grooves mean that the tyre has less friction on the road?
Are the grooves there to reduce friction and make the car go faster or do they have some other purpose?
2007-03-26 13:31:30 · answer #2 · answered by May E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Car Tyre Shoes
2016-12-15 06:31:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cars have tyres with grooves to provide friction
2015-01-06 02:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by Sangeetha 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The grooves actually provide friction. Racing tires, for example are completely smooth, to provide the optimum amount of speed without friction. as a result, they are slippery as hell and you could never use them on the road. You must have some friction on car tires, or they will slip and slide all over the road.
2007-03-24 07:32:14 · answer #5 · answered by Kat H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theyre there to increase friction cuz otherwise the car wouldnt have a good enough grip in the road and it'd skid.. thats why tyres have to be changed when the grooves wear out
2007-03-24 07:36:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he grooves help the tire grip the road to prevent slipping. Think about the soles of some of your shoes. Since you usually just walk sedately (??) in dress heels, flats, etc., you don't need to traction like you do on sports, so these shoes usually have slick soles. However, most sports shoes usually have grooves in them to help you start and stop quickly. The grooves in shoes and tires can also be compared to to the cleats in football, soccer, baseball, golf, etc. shoes that are needed to gain traction on grass surfaces that usually have "give" to them.
2007-03-24 07:41:49 · answer #7 · answered by Lillian L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋