Hydroplaneing
01-20-2006, 09:02 AM
#2
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Location: NY, NY
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Originally Posted by Master
I was in my first rain storm and experienced "white knuckle" hydroplaneing at all speeds above 25 MPH. I even tried it with the TC turned off. Has anyone had this problem and if so how did you overcome it. New tires?
Simple solution.....DON'T DRIVE!!!
01-22-2006, 11:03 PM
#4
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just remember: In the face of water. wider tires are your enemy 
I've had cars that would hydroplane no matter what I tried. Especially out here in VA where it can rain pretty hard and the choice of tire didnt make too much difference. On your average rainy day a good wet traction tire can work wonders, but if you're caught in a bad storm and the water on the road is getting pretty deep then theres nothing really you can do but slow down. Especially in a rear driver.
I've had cars that would hydroplane no matter what I tried. Especially out here in VA where it can rain pretty hard and the choice of tire didnt make too much difference. On your average rainy day a good wet traction tire can work wonders, but if you're caught in a bad storm and the water on the road is getting pretty deep then theres nothing really you can do but slow down. Especially in a rear driver.
02-07-2007, 02:29 AM
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The speed you actually hydroplane at is 9 times the square root of your tire pressure . Now the traction you have before you go up on plane is directly related to the tread. You probably have a tire thats just not water friendly.
maybe we can find him at MSA lol
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