Re: Hydroplaning

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> As you approach hydroplaning speed water bunches up in front of your
> tire.  Eventually the water can't get out of the way fast enough due to
> it's viscous nature, treads help some if the water isn't already deeper
> than them.  The pressure builds until it equals the pressure on the
> other side of your tread (air pressure) then begins to lift.

Not air pressure not air pressure not air pressure, it's weight on the
tire that matters

air pressure just affects hydroplaning by changing the footprint...

-- 
Huw Powell

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