Thread: Would slick tyres make a difference?
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Old 03-07-11 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 96_xj
the Pro 3 Race Service Course is a thicker compound that has a texture cast into it that makes it not a true slick and a bit more grippy. it is still a "slick" but not a true race slick either. its the grey area. its a dry weather tire tho, that is for sure. my specialized armadillos have a slicker surface on them then the Michelins do but the armadillos had side tread for cornering
Tread really has nothing to do with the handling of a bicycle tire.

Tire compound is going to affect the grip of the tire.

And on road, tread, or lack therof is not going to cause a tire to corner bettr or worse, or grip in the rain.

http://www.michelinbicycletire.com/m...oothtread.view
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