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  2. Formula One tyres - Wikipedia

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    In 1998, grooved tyres were introduced with three groove lines in the front tyres and four groove lines in the rear tyres. [9] Between 1999 and 2008, regulations required the tyres to feature a minimum of four 14 mm (0.55 in) grooves in them, with the intention of slowing the cars down. This is because a slick tyre, with no indentations ...

  3. Racing slick - Wikipedia

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    The first drag racing slick was developed by M&H Tires (Marvin & Harry Tires) in the early 1950s. It was the only company in the world that produced and sold original drag racing tyres. Drag racing slicks vary in size, from slicks used on motorcycles to very wide ones used on "top fuel" dragsters.

  4. Formula One car - Wikipedia

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    In 1998, grooved tyres were introduced with three groove lines in the front tyres and four groove lines in the rear tyres. [44] Between 1999 and 2008 , regulations required the tyres to feature a minimum of four 14 mm (0.55 in) grooves in them, with the intention of slowing the cars down as the slick tyre, with no indentations, provides the ...

  5. Rain tyre - Wikipedia

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    Lewis Hamilton competes through the rain at the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix.The treads of his wet tyres are visible. A rain tyre or wet tyre (spelt tire in American English, commonly shortened to wet) is a special tyre used in motorsport in wet weather as opposed to a slick tyre used in dry conditions.

  6. Tire tread - Wikipedia

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    Studded mountain bike tires for icy conditions. Off-road tires used in mud or dirt feature individual knob patterns to allow the tire to bite into the surface and lever the sides of the tread to get a better grip. Given the smaller contact patch, these tires tend to wear quickly when used on asphalt (depending on type of rubber).

  7. Glossary of motorsport terms - Wikipedia

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    Drivers race on the apron at Chicagoland Speedway (the area between the white and yellow lines). aero cover See wheel shroud. air jacks Pneumatic cylinders strategically mounted to the frame near the wheels of a racing car, which project downwards to lift the car off the ground during a pit stop to allow for quick tire changes or provide mechanics access to the underside of the car for repairs.

  8. Formula One regulations - Wikipedia

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    The supplier (Pirelli since 2011) supplies 5 specifications of slick dry-weather tyres (C1, C2, C3, C4, C5), of which 3 compounds are provided at each race (as soft, medium and hard). From 2011 to 2015 , 2 types of dry tyres were provided at each race weekend, known as the Prime and the Option.

  9. Siping (rubber) - Wikipedia

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    Billy Boat siping a sprint car tire. Fine slits are cut into the tire with a narrow blade, not near the size of a groove. [8] Racing tires are siped to increase speed. [8] The increased traction allows better contact to the racing surface for increased braking, acceleration, and turning. [8]

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