Research Article

Design of Two-Wheeled Motorcycle Tire Crown Contour Bioinspired by Cat Paw Pads

Table 2

Contact patch dimensions for 2.75-18 tires at different loads.

Load (kN)ItemsControl (mm)Simulation (mm)Error (%)

0.60Length112.50115.002.23
Width26.5026.660.61
0.90Length130.00131.941.50
Width35.5036.542.94
1.20Length141.50145.142.58
Width40.0041.563.91