Could be an interesting thread........

I was wondering what's the main components between bald road tyres and slicks.

I understand that if road tyres are worn and become bald the grip level deterioates vastly.

Yet, why is it that slicks are bald to look at and provide vastly superior grip?

Is it because to get that 'sticky-ness' and grip out of them you have to warm them up a fair amount? What would happen if you put some tyre warmers on a pair of bald, worn road tyres?

I am fairly new to tyres and the principles behind them and could do with some in-lightment.