If treaded tires have more grip than tires with less tread, why are racing slicks so grippy?

Question

If treaded tires have more grip than tires with less tread, why are racing slicks so grippy?

In: Engineering

Answer 1

Treads don’t have more grip in dry conditions. The treads are there to give water somewhere to go (which is why Formula 1 cars go to treads in the rain). Slicks are grippy on dry, clear tracks.