why do the fastest bicycles have really thin tyres but the fastest cars have very wide tyres

Question

why do the fastest bicycles have really thin tyres but the fastest cars have very wide tyres

In: Engineering

Answer 1

Fast cars regarding top speed need little turning or accelerating ability as they reach their speed at a steady rate and in a straight line. Fast cars on a track need wide sticky tires for the largest contact patch available in a corner and because they accelerate at a insane pace.