What is the difference between full slicks and semi-slicks?
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Full slicks and semi-slicks differ in the following aspects: 1. Price: Full slick tires are more expensive than semi-slick tires. Racing drivers generally opt for full slicks. 2. Grip: Slick tires soften the rubber through frictional heat, significantly increasing the rubber's friction and thereby enhancing the tire's grip, with full slicks offering even stronger grip. 3. Stickiness: Full slick tires are stickier than semi-slick tires. 4. Different forms: Full slick tires refer to the tread melting into a gel-like state when the temperature rises, while semi-slicks mean the tread softens when reaching the operating temperature.