When you Google why are f1 tires smooth, the answer is no tread means more surface area, so better grip, but when you Google why do street tires have grooves, the same answer comes up. I’m confused. Also, is this a physics question, engineering or technology? Lol
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Most road tires are “all season” so they are designed for multiple road conditions, rain, light snow, some dirt and sand. F1 cars use a treaded tire for wet conditions and no track has excessive dirt, sand or snow. The extra surface area on the F1 car is perfect for the road conditions they race in. Tire tread helps funnel moisture between the gaps allowing the tire to maintain better grip. If they were slick your risk of hydroplaning in wet conditions would increase dramatically
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