Originally Posted by
feijai
Why? Slick tires (Kojaks, Scorchers, Primo Comets) have the most grip, wet or dry.
Tread does not increase wet surface grip on roads etc. It decreases it.
it's unfortunately such a common misconception even among my friends that want treads cause they think it'll be slippery without it. I have the kojaks and they work amazingly on pavement.