Originally Posted by
brakemeister
dont pay all too much attention to the profile/thread pattern. rmember that maybe a dime size is the ontact patch ( ok maybe a quarter ..lol ) for deep mud snow you will need knobbies but all other stuff can be almsot slicks ...
thor
Even slicks can benefit from some groves. Using various grove patterns tire manufacturers emulate flexibility and adhesion of soft compound while maintaining lower wear of more durable rubber.