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Originally Posted by kach22i

Looks to be an interesting article on this main topic.


Surface Finishes - why are they not used on an F1 car
Dimpled Surface Finish



The above article actual has very little to do with tires, but has value.

2009-10-09
Dunlop's 4th Generation Runflat Tires
News Dunlop's 4th Generation Runflat Tires - www.iTyre.com



That quote above was taken from the chart in the link above.

The below is a little off-topic, but may be of interest.


2012
Nike's Dimpled Tracksuits Could Help Athletes Shatter World Records At This Summer's Olympics
Nike's Dimpled Tracksuits Could Help Athletes Shatter World Records At This Summer's Olympics

Here we go falling into the MythBusters trap.
Reynolds number of tiny bicycle tires,at bicycle velocities don't dovetail very well to larger structures at highway velocities.
Same for runners suit.