Why do racecars have no tread?

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Why do racecars have no tread?

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The grooves on normal tyres help to displace water and add grip in some slippery situations, that’s why off-road wheels have those huge threads. Racing slicks are smooth to have a larger contact patch with the surface so more grip is available. Wet weather racing ryes have the grooves back to help move through the water

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