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Old 09-07-11 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ClydesMoose
I found that swapping out the stock knobbly tires with a set of slicks has made a world of difference. Less vibration, more speed, slightly better stiction (no, that's not really a word) etc. I got a pair of Kenda Kross like these: http://www.amazon.com/Kenda-Kross-Fr.../dp/B002EXE5A2 for about 18 bucks each, and I love them.
Stiction is indeed a real word http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiction
Not usually considered a good thing however.
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