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  1. 10-13-2018, 05:30 PM #1
    VStarRider
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    I am wondering if worn tires actually have better grip on dry pavement than tires with a lot of tread remaining ... larger contact patch?
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    Quote Originally Posted by VStarRider View Post
    I am wondering if worn tires actually have better grip on dry pavement than tires with a lot of tread remaining ... larger contact patch?
    Sure... can you say "Drag Slick" which has no tread, oh and a lot more rubber than a worn out smooth MC tire.

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    the guy who invented the second one... he was the genius!

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