What is the difference between full slick tires and semi-slick tires?

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Here are the specific differences between full slick tires and semi-slick tires: 1. Different nature: Slick tires melt into a gel-like state when the tread temperature rises due to friction with the road surface during use, providing excellent grip for the vehicle. Semi-slick tires can achieve grip close to that of full slick tires when the temperature rises, while maintaining controlled wear levels. 2. Different grip: Semi-slick tires soften the tread when reaching operating temperature, generating high viscosity to enhance grip. Semi-slick tires feature more advanced tread patterns that achieve the same drainage effect as regular tires even with reduced tread. When the surface temperature of slick tires reaches 90 degrees Celsius, they turn into a gel-like state, improving grip – this is the principle behind the warm-up lap in F1 racing. 3. Different characteristics: Slick tires increase the contact area with the road surface, enhancing grip when reaching a certain temperature. Semi-slick tires do not have this feature.