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Jeff Glucker

FOUND: Why are racing tires smooth | Mind Blowing Facts

At first glance, racing tires look completely wrong.

Your road car has tires covered in grooves, channels, and tread blocks. You’re also told to replace those tires once the tread gets too low. Yet some of the fastest race cars in the world intentionally use tires that are completely smooth.

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