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Remove water from the contact area and help preserve grip.
They help remove water from the contact area and preserve grip. They do not guarantee grip in every situation or eliminate aquaplaning; speed, water depth, tread depth and condition, pressure and other factors also matter. They do not prevent a tyre heating up. Check condition and adapt driving.
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Remove water from the contact area and help preserve grip.
Completely prevent the tyre heating up.
Guarantee that aquaplaning can never occur at any speed.
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