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@kerley
It does make a difference. The slick tyre will have more grip than a treaded tyre in all situations on tarmac. (off road is a different matter obviously)
Unless people are riding at over 100 miles per hour where aqua planing may apply it is always best to have a slick tyre.
Grooves are only put into tyres to make the ignorant feel happier :-)