Thread: Should I be worried about these tiny divots in my front tire?
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Old 08-21-19, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 79pmooney
Those aren't weight weenie holes? Drillium?

Next step - hundreds of those holes

Then - no tread at all, Think of the weight savings (and it is rotating weight).

You heard it here first. Ben
It's not for weight, it's aerodynamics:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/a...es-in-golf-ba/
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