Glossary / General

slicks

47 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Slicks are special tires that have a smooth surface, so they stick better to the track when driving fast.

Technical Definition

Slicks are racing tires with no tread pattern, designed for maximum grip on dry surfaces such as racetracks.

Hear It Discussed

"...but I put slicks on it at one point on some borrowed deep sixes oh man some memories"
The One-Year Garage: 2006 Bring a Trailer Podcast 08:51

"...you want slicks you want to throw start throwing slicks on cars and going around Nur ring then you got yourself a problem..."
Driving the Valkyrie was Crazy! Ferrari and GM Partnering? Lamborghini Says NO to EV THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 06:31

"the only time he ever did well in that car was when it was chucking it down and they got the slicks"
Live: F1, IndyCar and Le Mans ace Mark Blundell #314 The Intercooler 57:08