> After siping still no noticeable effects to dry pavement handling but a
> noticeable difference in wet and snowy driving conditions. I understand your
> point about slicks in reference to dry pavement traction, but it hardly
> applies to a vehicle that is a daily driver.
I disagree with the second half of that statement, and here's why.
The more grooves in a tire, the less rubber you have touching the pavement,
which reduces dry traction. You can compensate for it with softer rubber,
which gives you better overall traction, especially in snow.
Now, don't confuse that with performance tires, in which their rubber
compounds need to warm up to achieve good grip. That's why those Goodyear
Eagles and the like are so lousy in snow-they stay rock hard.
Jon
STL MO
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