contact patch
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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On the other hand, airless tyres have a greater contact patch with the road, increasing the drag.
From BBC
So there's an all-new suspension up front that moves the steering axis closer to the middle of the tire contact patch.
From Fox News
Its tires, which have a wider contact patch than most traditional motorcycles, allow for better traction when driving and should skid across the pavement in case of impact.
From Chicago Tribune
Add up the total surface area of the four tracks, you have a contact patch that is more than 2200 square inches.
From Time Magazine Archive
The 90/100-21 front features a new profile design with larger casing volume for increased contact patch, better bump absorption, exceptional straight line stability, and also offers new block placement for continual contact feeling at all lean angles and increased braking capability.
From Time Magazine Archive
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