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2. Tire tread - Wikipedia

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   The tread of a tire or track refers to the rubber on its circumference that makes contact with the road or the ground. As tires are used, the tread is worn off, limiting its effectiveness in providing traction. A worn tire can often be retreaded . The word tread is often used casually to refer to the pattern of grooves molded into the rubber ...

3. Tire maintenance - Wikipedia

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   Increased tread wear on only one side of a tire: often a sign of poor wheel alignment. Tread worn away completely: especially when the wear on the outer rubber exposes the reinforcing threads within, the tire is said to be bald and must be replaced as soon as possible. Sometimes tires with worn tread are recapped, i.e. a new layer of rubber ...

4. Tire code - Wikipedia

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   Assorted new car tires with a variety of tread patterns and different sizes. Automotive tires are described by an alphanumeric tire code (in North American English) or tyre code (in Commonwealth English), which is generally molded into the sidewall of the tire. This code specifies the dimensions of the tire, and some of its key limitations ...

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   Tire tread depth — Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding. ... How a decade of transition led to college football's new 12-team ...

6. Racing slick - Wikipedia

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   A racing slick or slick tyre is a type of tyre that has a smooth tread [1][2][3][4] used mostly in auto racing. The first production slick tyre was developed by M&H Tires in the early 1950s for use in drag racing. By eliminating any grooves cut into the tread, such tyres provide the largest possible contact patch to the road, [5] and maximize ...

7. Aquaplaning - Wikipedia

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   Tire tread wear: Worn tires will aquaplane more easily for lack of tread depth. Half-worn treads result in aquaplaning about 4.8–6.4 km/h (3–4 mph) lower than with full-tread tires. [6] Tire inflation pressure: Underinflation can cause a tire to deflect inward, raising the tire center and preventing the tread from clearing water.