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Originally Posted by
Krazed Kanary
Note: contrary to popular belief, a textured or rough surface does not provide more grip.
I'm sure we could get into a good debate about surface texture (micro and macro) along with molecular addhesion and how it affect traction and tire wear
<-- tire engineer
Lots of people were having trouble bogging down at the start this last weekend because of the increased grip @the start line.
Shifter karts had it the worse out of most the classes. they use lots of wheel spin to get going, but with the grip the would lurch and bog.