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Slick bicycle tires are more slippery on wet surfaces than treaded tires

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SUPPORTED
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Is it true that Slick bicycle tires are more slippery on wet surfaces than treaded tires?

Yes. Slick or worn-down tires provide less traction and are more prone to hydroplaning on wet surfaces because treaded tires and grooves are specifically designed to channel water away from the contact patch.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 5 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

The claim is specific, empirical, and well-supported by multiple studies showing that tread patterns and grooves are crucial for maintaining wet traction and preventing hydroplaning, whereas smooth or worn tires lack this water-channeling capability.

Evidence for · 5
Influence of Tread Wear Irregularity on Wet Friction Performance of Tires
1983
This study notes that a reduction in tread pattern depth leads to a reduction in wet skidding resistance on low macrotexture roads.
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Williams, A. & Evans, M. (1983). Influence of Tread Wear Irregularity on Wet Friction Performance of Tires. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1520/stp28517s

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Tires and Hydroplaning
1968
This paper highlights the geometric design of the tread pattern as the most important tire factor in preventing hydroplaning on wet roads.
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Allbert, B. J. (1968). Tires and Hydroplaning. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.4271/680140

Analysis of the Wet Grip Characteristics of Tire Tread Patterns
2018
This research demonstrates that the inclusion of transverse grooves and tread patterns significantly enhances wet grip capacity compared to straight grooves.
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Chiu, J. & Shui, C. (2018). Analysis of the Wet Grip Characteristics of Tire Tread Patterns. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.2346/tire.18.460103

Improvement of Hydroplaning Performance Based on Water Flow around Tires
2001
This study shows that properly arranged tread grooves improve hydroplaning performance by successfully channeling water away from the contact area.
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Suzuki, T. & Fujikawa, T. (2001). Improvement of Hydroplaning Performance Based on Water Flow around Tires. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.4271/2001-01-0753

Effects of Sipes on the Viscous Hydroplaning of Pneumatic Tires
1998
This finite element analysis demonstrates that tread features like sipes and zigzagged elements are effective in improving traction and controlling viscous hydroplaning on wet pavement.
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Lee, K. S. (1998). Effects of Sipes on the Viscous Hydroplaning of Pneumatic Tires. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.2346/1.2135955

What does the evidence say?

The claim is specific, empirical, and well-supported by multiple studies showing that tread patterns and grooves are crucial for maintaining wet traction and preventing hydroplaning, whereas smooth or worn tires lack this water-channeling capability.

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judged → SUPPORTED · 8301 Aug 2026
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