graining

/ ˈɡreɪnɪŋ /

noun

1. the pattern or texture of the grain of wood, leather, etc
2. the process of painting, printing, staining, etc, a surface in imitation of a grain
3. a surface produced by such a process

Example Sentences

All teams have been suffering from a phenomenon known as 'graining', where the tyre surface tears and reduces grip on the newly resurfaced Monza track.

From BBC

As a result, it is also expected to generate graining on the front tyres, where the surface tears, reducing grip.

From BBC

More importantly, in a race expected to be dominated by tyre graining, Ferrari’s tyre wear has looked if anything better than Red Bull’s this weekend.

From BBC

You can try some of the old techniques that are still used, such as satin brushing and circular graining.

From New York Times

Hamilton’s speed advantage was such that he was soon well clear of Bottas, whose rear right tire was graining.

From Seattle Times