how do tire treads actually generate more traction on flat surfaces?

Question

I can understand in off-roading because they would actually bite into the ground and push against it, but if the road does not deform into the treads then wouldn’t it be better to have them slick for more surface area? why do race cars use slick tires and not consumer vehicles?

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Answer 1

Hot tip, road bicycle tires do not require thread at all, wet or dry. They are too narrow and slow to aquaplane. Threads on bicycle road tires only exists because consumers know that tires have to have thread.