I do not remember if I asked this question before, since I have asked so many, but here goes!
Does more weight on a tire increase its traction with the road? It would seem so since when you hit the brakes your front tires bite into the pavement and you get excellent traction. But does there ever come a point where you overload the tire with weight transfer?
CAUTION! Here is why I ask. When I was riding sportbikes, I often wondered if the new lighter and improved bikes had better traction. I thought they have less weight to help the tire dig in, but also less weight/energy/inertia to have to slow down.
Does more weight on a tire increase its traction with the road? It would seem so since when you hit the brakes your front tires bite into the pavement and you get excellent traction. But does there ever come a point where you overload the tire with weight transfer?
CAUTION! Here is why I ask. When I was riding sportbikes, I often wondered if the new lighter and improved bikes had better traction. I thought they have less weight to help the tire dig in, but also less weight/energy/inertia to have to slow down.