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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They don’t. They have more traction on flat surfaces in imperfect conditions.
They allow water to be displaced to prevent hydroplaning, and they cut through and displace damp debris that would otherwise mimic hydroplaning.
Race tracks often use completely flat tires because the track is used only in optimal conditions.
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