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HYDROPLANING
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Last edited by asp125; 06-11-2018 at 09:48 PM.
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For anyone reading this who actually wants to alleviate the perils of hydroplaning -
From my experience with it on my first day of spyder ownership on a few hundred k's ride to get it home through Melbourne on footy grand final day, got caught in a huge rain dump - turned to astonishment that three wheel spyder handled it so much better than two wheels
My two lessons that day
1 slow down when you see deep water on road ahead
2 (same as in cars) turn cruise control OFF if you don't want a nasty lesson at the end of the water..
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Originally Posted by asp125
You yourself are running Michelin Hydroedge car tires ... surely there must've been some rationale behind your choice.
Unfortunately, the Hydroedge tire is no longer in production. Anyone know what would be a good substitute?
https://blog.tirerack.com/blog/docs-...s-a-great-tire
The Michelin HydroEdge is a great option for drivers who want a good blend of comfort and durability at a reasonable price.
It has been very popular with Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna minivan owners (among others) due to its low rolling resistance, superb hydroplaning resistance and year-round traction, even in light snow.
The dual circumferential center grooves and high-angle HydroChutes combine to pump water from under the tire's footprint to enhance hydroplaning resistance and wet traction.
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Originally Posted by Highwayman2013
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Reading this thread and Chuck's thread about hydroplaning caused me to look at my tires and try to come to some conclusion. Tread on all three are at 80% or better. All three tires have 4 deep grooves going around the circumference. Makes it look like five narrower tires on each wheel. All have angled sipes in the contact patch area to channel water away from the tires. I feel as prepared as I can be. Lived in Seattle for over 55 years so know a bit about driving on water. Idiots, mostly driving 4WD vehicles, who don't SLOW DOWN, get passed by me as they sit in the ditch. Two other things to watch for are road track depressions usually caused by studded tires and chains. They fill with water and are our enemy. The other is to watch the tire track from the vehicle in front of you. If that vehicle is leaving a good clear trail, that is good. If the track disappears, that is bad because he just hydroplaned. All vehicles and all tires will hydroplane. Ride with your wits about you and slow down and all will be OK.
Now if we could just get some rain here. We haven't had ANY for 3 1/2 months.
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