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Old 01-16-2004, 08:41 AM
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Racing tire question

i picked up a couple used 15 inch tires and steel wheels to use on the front of my max at the track. I was wondering what would give me better traction, used tires that are worn (almost slicks), or new tires that are fairly sticky...
any help...thax
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Old 01-16-2004, 08:44 AM
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worn out tires are good for only one thing; burnout

Sticky tires will "stick" better to the track compared to bald tires w/out any tread left
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Old 01-16-2004, 08:52 AM
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i donno cause worn tires have more surface contact with the track right???
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racing slicks use different rubber compound. You are right about more surface area but not the same "stickyness"
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ohhhh thax
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Old 01-18-2004, 01:54 PM
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Besides that, you'll probably be seeing belts poking out sooner trying to run "baldies" as slicks.
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