micro v's are the same as they use on Corrado's G60and other VAG alternators type drives, they offer more surface area for grip/drive, but still can slip. Toothed don't slip(same as cam belt), but should something go wrong then tooth's are unforgiving, in case of a G-Lader failure the belts will keep driving possibly causing more damage, though I've not heared of many surviving any highspeed failures, I've been running tooth's for about 30k miles no problems at all!! And no slip either!!