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Old 06-24-2011, 06:45 PM   #16 (permalink)
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About hydroplaning, tread design and depth may matter. Hydroplaning occurs when the pressure of the wedge of water is greater than the pressure required to deform the tire. Various tests have show that the critical speed (in mph) is 10 * (psi)**1/2.
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