What is the difference between full slicks and semi-slicks?
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The differences between full slick tires and semi-slick tires: 1. Price difference: Full slick tires are more expensive than semi-slick tires, which is hard to accept for amateur racing enthusiasts, who mostly choose semi-slick tires. 2. Grip difference: Full slick tires have stronger stickiness than semi-slick tires, providing better grip. However, if there are many debris like gravel on the road, these particles sticking to the tires can negatively affect grip. Therefore, full slick tires are not suitable for general road driving. 3. Sidewall hardness difference: Semi-slick tires have softer sidewalls than full slick tires, resulting in slower response at high speeds and deformation during emergency braking. Full slick tires are ultra-high-performance tires designed specifically for track use, requiring extremely high surface conditions. Once they reach working temperature, their grip is astonishing, far superior to semi-slick tires.