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Small area tread plays an important roleSmall area tread plays an important role The actual contact area between the tire and the road surface is actually only the size of the palm of the human hand. Your safety, comfort and fuel economy depend on this very small tread, because your tires: It is the only connection point between vehicle and road surface. Bear all the weight of the vehicle - up to 50 times the tire weight Response to steering, acceleration and braking, and act on the road Absorbing the impact of road obstacles |