Originally Posted by
flargle
AFAIK there's no evidence that inverted tread patterns "siphon" water any better than the natural, elliptical contact patch of a slick road tire.
probably no evidence, but i've found them to work as the best as an all-around tire. in my experience i've found them to be better than cx tires, & better than 23/25c slicks, when it rains. might be placebo, but i doubt it. seems to work for automobiles though.
Originally Posted by
flargle
Professional road racers use slicks on rainy days, and they have a vested interest in having the best traction.
they have a vested interest in going fast. they're also professionals.
Originally Posted by iwegian
thanks. i know i'll have to look for myself, but is there a tire you'd reccomend?
i don't really have a reccomondation, just check out what your local shop has. try to get something around 30-32c, perhaps even 35, & something with a deep inverted pattern.