Semi-Slick Tyre
A semi-slick tyre is a road-legal tyre with a very shallow tread and soft compound, built for maximum dry grip on track.
What is Semi-Slick Tyre?
It has only minimal grooves to remain road legal. Grip is excellent in the dry once the tyre is warm. Wear is much faster than with normal summer tyres. Tyre pressures on track are adjusted hot, not cold.
How it works
More rubber in contact with the road and a sticky compound give more grip at the cost of water drainage.
Why it matters for your car
Semi-slicks are poor in rain and dangerous in the cold. They need to warm up before giving full grip.
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