Theory about hydroplaning

[flyin95]

Re: Theory about hydroplaning

Not enough to be relavent and there was no shine on the tires.

He was serious about the tire shine?

[Xian]

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I've hydroplaned numerous times at various speeds depending on the water depth, but never spun out, wrecked or seriously lost control from it.

Only spun out a few times - on snow or black ice. Weirdest was going uphill, no turns, yet I spun out on some "black ice" at only about 5-10 mph. Did an extreme slow-motion 180, just swiping the nose of the car into the embankment. Minimal abrasion of the paint job. When it came to rest and I got out of the car to check for damage, I fell flat on my behind and had an awful time just standing up, the black ice was so incredibly slick. I could push my car sideways with only a slight push.

Hydroplaning happens, but if you're prepared for it and already going slowly enough you can usually avoid crashing.

[SpeedingFirebird]

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Survey says, "Show me the math!"

3300 pounds means that 53 cubic feet of water must be displaced.

_IF_ your firebird (at 193" length by 74" width) dragged on the ground, was flat bottomed, and was waterproof (best case for floating with the lowest water level here), we're already at 6" of water depth. Since we do have ground clearance, I'm guessing it would take over a foot, and probably closer to 2-3 feet to float (since you're not getting any help from the firewall forward).

Seriously, where'd you read a "fact" like that?

Aren't you leaving out the fact the tires are rotating and the car has momentum? Your math assumes the car is standing still.

[ReodDai]

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He was serious about the tire shine?

Sometimes with new tires, someone at the shop may get a little.. overzealous... It happens from time to time.

[Greg94Red392]

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I do know its impossible to hydroplane going less than 40mph.

Thats it.

[Moses]

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I hope you aren't referring to me...because I really didn't hydroplane. I lost traction on my cheater slick, and YES I was irresponsible and didn't go and just buy a damn tire. ( my current tire has NO tread, it's a cheater slick. )...and yeah, I controlled the car enough to dodge a pole, and only curb the car, so the only damage done was to my suspension, which I am paying for out of my own pocket now. :D I was also doing 5-7mph under the speed limit.

[zlexiss]

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Aren't you leaving out the fact the tires are rotating and the car has momentum? Your math assumes the car is standing still.

Floating is bouyancy. If you sink when you stop moving, you're not floating, you're hydroplaning or doing something else. I thought the OP was kinda clear he wasn't talking about hydroplaning.

[ReodDai]

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I do know its impossible to hydroplane going less than 40mph.

Thats it.

Good to know I've done the impossible...

[homedog119]

Re: Theory about hydroplaning

I do know its impossible to hydroplane going less than 40mph.

Thats it.

no it isnt i have done it

[02PewterBird]

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I've hydroplaned once, and it was a few hours after I bought my Camaro on my way home with less than 600 miles on it. I was on a side highway following my dad going about 30 mph and turned the wheel a little and kept going straight. It was also by far the worst rainstorm I've ever experienced though. Tires were brand new and I was going 30 in a 65 zone, so it can happen.