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Tires are changed during an auto race because the tires get worn down by the track. It is safer to have good tires than to have tires that are worn down that could blow apart and cause accidents.
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Why do mechanics need to change tires during race?
Depending on what kind of race, the tires get worn quickly during the race.
How many tires do you go through in the Tour de France?
I imagine they change tires every stage, because there is no time to do it during race time
How many wheels does a Formula one car use in a race?
A couple of years ago FIA changed the rule that stated a car can change the pneumathics (tires) when in pit stop during the race. Now they can only use the set of tires that they start the race with.
How does a burn out ruin tires on race cars?
A burn out will ruin tires on race cars by burning up the rubber. The rubber of the tires will get worn from the friction of the pavement causing the tires to tear.
What gas is in race car tires?
It is nitrogen.
How many miles before you change tires?
You change tires when they are worn out, not at a set mileage.
What gas is used to fill tires for race cars?
Nitrogen
What can you do to increase friction between the tires and a race track?
The track and tires are both sprayed with a special solvent compound.
Is flat tires a sign of physical change or physical change?
Flat tires is a sign of physical change. The tires go from being normal, to then being flat. This changes their physical form.
What type of tires do race cars use?
slick tyres are used.
What type of tires are used for a race car if the track is dry?
Slicks.
Which gas is used to pump up race car tires?
nitrogen
