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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am Question: In dry weather are slicks (or heavily worn) the best? i.e. more surface area in contact with the ground. Pretty much yes.

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Question: In dry weather are slicks (or heavily worn) the best? i.e. more surface area in contact with the ground.

Pretty much yes. When autocrossing on street tires the tires get better as the tread wears off (less squirm) and are at their peak when practically bald and are done when you see cord. Throw in a couple of drops of rain though and you are going for a spin!

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