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Old 27th Jul 2005, 01:16
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Milt
 
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Slicks are widely accepted as the best compromise for aircraft tyre treads and for racing cars on dry surfaces.

Aircraft tyre treads have dimples or grooves to let you see how much compound remains before you are down to the reinforcing top ply.
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