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This is a discussion thread titled "Bald tires may suck in rain, but they sure work good in dry!", within the Tundra forum, part of the Truck Forums category.
Re: Bald tires may suck in rain, but they sure work good in dry!
Traction, grip and braking are why we run "slicks" on my race car. We only use grooved tires if it rains. On the street you can not know what the road conditions will be all the time so grooves and thread depths are mandated as a safety factor.
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2007, 5.7, Double Cab 4x2, Blue Streak, SR5
Re: Bald tires may suck in rain, but they sure work good in dry!
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Originally Posted by tonylop33
Traction, grip and braking are why we run "slicks" on my race car. We only use grooved tires if it rains. On the street you can not know what the road conditions will be all the time so grooves and thread depths or mandated as a safety factor.
Ditto.... I would never try to run with bald tires on the road, you never know what situations you may run into.
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07 Tundra DCSB, 5.7, Blue Streak Metallic, 4X4, SR5, TRD, BU, CK, DZ, FE, HM, MG, OF, Brushed Stainless steps, sill protectors, USMC lighted hitch plug and assorted stickers and license plate brackets, rollup bed cover, Rhino Liner, Mesh Grill backing, Black Wheelskin steering wheel cover, Wade in channel vent visors, under rear seat storage, PRG mini spring pack, Proforce rear exit cat-back exhaust, aFe CAI, TRD rear sway bar, A.R.E. MX series Cap.
Re: Bald tires may suck in rain, but they sure work good in dry!
Treaded tires are not designed to be run bald for many reasons. Tire compound quality can vary throughout the tread depth and usually gets worse on the last bit of tread.
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2007 Tundra 5.7 4x2 RCSB slate metallic
2005 Corolla - all stock, cause it's the wifes
1986 Mustang GT - the stereo is under the hood
1990 Corolla - cause it was really cheap
Re: Bald tires may suck in rain, but they sure work good in dry!
Not to mention that by the time you have worn the tread down that far, the tires have been baked and heatcycled many many times. This hardens the rubber and reduces grip.
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Bald tires may suck in rain, but they sure work good in dry!
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