Hydroplaning

The next time those roads are wet – slow down....

Hydroplaning can happen to anyone. All it takes is a thin layer of water on that surface for your tires to lose their grip. Consumer Reports tested different tire styles to see if there’s a difference. Average all-season tires lost traction at about 47 miles per hour – but some of the tires with better ratings didn’t hydroplane until the test driver hit 55 miles per hour on the wet test track.

Regardless of what kind of tires you have – slowing down is the one sure way to avoid hydroplaning on wet surfaces. Tire maintenance makes a huge difference too. Worn treads are MUCH more likely to lose traction.