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Juice699 · 09-12-2002, 10:19 PM

I know I'm new but speaking in real terms, the amount of traction you have does not change. Traction is a funtion of "mu" and does not change unless the type of rubber/tread changes. However, with steeper gears the car is able to produce more torque which reduces traction even further.

09-12-2002, 10:19 PM	#24
Juice699 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 13	I know I'm new but speaking in real terms, the amount of traction you have does not change. Traction is a funtion of "mu" and does not change unless the type of rubber/tread changes. However, with steeper gears the car is able to produce more torque which reduces traction even further.