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Old 01-16-2012, 04:31 PM   #129 (permalink)
Xringer
Old Retired R&D Dude
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Woburn Mass USA
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Little Red - '12 Toyota Prius c 2 Two
90 day: 57.82 mpg (US)

"Whitey" Bulger - '14 Toyota RAV4 LE
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I don't mind it, when my tires spin a little, while taking off from a stop sign.
Since I don't pull boat trailers up wet ramps these days, no problemo..

But when I'm doing 60mph, while there's standing water on the roadway,
and I hear my engine race, and see my RPMs speed up.. While my speed is actually decreasing..

That worries me a lot.. Because I know my steering wheel isn't going to work real well,
until my front tires get back down on the pavement.

The other reason I like higher tire pressure, is the handling is better.
However, I don't drive on bumpy roads very much..

I'll bet the faster lap times on the 'wet-handling course' wasn't all about hydroplaning.
They also had to make a few turns on Track 3.. AKA handling..
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