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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It’s because when more weight rests on a smaller area, it creates more pressure and friction.
Racing tires are different and designed for smooth, clean, dry roads. They also get super hot and melty/sticky, which is not really what happens with normal tires and driving.
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