What is the technical name for the grooves or channels found on the tire's tread band?

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The correct answer is the Tire tread (or 'Dibujo'). These grooves, located on the tread band (the area in contact with the ground), have the vital function of evacuating water accumulated on the road to prevent aquaplaning and improve grip. Why others are wrong: Tire design: This is a generic and ambiguous term, not the technical definition of the grooves. Tire series: This refers to the relationship between the profile height and the width, not the grooves. Remember: The minimum legal tread depth for passenger cars must be 1.6 mm.

What is the technical name for the grooves or channels found on the tire's tread band?

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