Why are SLICK street tires so SLICK!? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

gotta240 · 12-29-2006, 08:13 PM

I know...dumb question.....but......

Does anyone know why BALD street tires are LESS grippy than they were when they had tread.

The way i look at it.....A bald tire has much more contact patch, and is made of the same material, so shouldn't it grip better IN PERFECT ROAD CONDITIONS. Meaning NO SAND, GRAVEl, WATER, ETC?

Obviously they would suck with roads that are anything less than perfect, but why even on perfect roads does traction with SLICK tires suck?

12-29-2006, 08:13 PM	#1
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Why are SLICK street tires so SLICK!? I know...dumb question.....but...... Does anyone know why BALD street tires are LESS grippy than they were when they had tread. The way i look at it.....A bald tire has much more contact patch, and is made of the same material, so shouldn't it grip better IN PERFECT ROAD CONDITIONS. Meaning NO SAND, GRAVEl, WATER, ETC? Obviously they would suck with roads that are anything less than perfect, but why even on perfect roads does traction with SLICK tires suck?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Threaded Mode