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The difference in contact size isn't significant on a properly inflated slick tyre IMO.
Wet weather grip comes from fancy compounds like Continental's Black Chili (found on Grand Prix tyres and above). They're more expensive and more vulnerable to glass cuts than 'commuter' tyres though.
Also, getting more weight over the front wheel helps, regardless of tyre choice.