Groove
Grooves are the wide channels cut into the tyre tread that channel water, mud, and debris away from the contact patch. The main circumferential grooves run around the tyre and are critical for aquaplaning resistance. Lateral grooves connect to the main channels to disperse water outward. As grooves wear down, the tyre's wet-weather performance decreases significantly.
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