Aquaplaning with pss

ms372 · 01-31-2013, 06:17 PM

saw this video thought i would share

gblansten · 01-31-2013, 06:20 PM

PSS are better in the wet than their predecessors so I would want to know the tread depth on those PSS tires he had and how fast was he going. You can Darwin yourself in any car in the rain.

signes · 01-31-2013, 06:25 PM

+1

FogCityM3 · 01-31-2013, 07:00 PM

No one said that PSS's were hydro-plane proof if you're going fast enough

CBS · 01-31-2013, 08:34 PM

^ Agreed

Still requires common sense

Small Yellow · 01-31-2013, 09:45 PM

that must of been real scary...

Small Yellow · 01-31-2013, 09:54 PM

that must of been real scary...

Mike van D · 01-31-2013, 11:18 PM

Can happen with any tire under right condition. No fun...

Transfer · 02-01-2013, 12:02 AM

The driver hits the brakes before getting squirmy. That might not have helped either.

Sandye90m3 · 02-01-2013, 01:10 AM

Doesn't matter how good the tire is, the larger factor is the amount of rain on the road! By the look of it, it looks like there was a lot of water on the road.

Also when driving in rain, IMO I feel that driving left or right of the middle part of the lane helps. The reason being, because 80% of the cars drive in the middle of lane, you get a little indentation in the road where the cars' tires have been driving on and when it is raining water accumulates in the indentation which increases your chance of hydroplaning.

^It might be common sense, but just thought I would share.

highyo · 02-01-2013, 05:46 AM

rules of hydroplaning: do nothing. don't adjust. be calm. carry on

besiktas · 02-01-2013, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhabs

No one said that PSS's were hydro-plane proof if you're going fast enough

+1

it also depends on how much water is on the road and not drained...

JC919 · 02-01-2013, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhabs

No one said that PSS's were hydro-plane proof if you're going fast enough

Yes, plus that was in Northern Europe. Would like to know what temp it was outside.

hlmiii · 02-01-2013, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandye90m3

Also when driving in rain, IMO I feel that driving left or right of the middle part of the lane helps. The reason being, because 80% of the cars drive in the middle of lane, you get a little indentation in the road where the cars' tires have been driving on and when it is raining water accumulates in the indentation which increases your chance of hydroplaning.

Me, too.
Excellent.

SenorFunkyPants · 02-01-2013, 10:02 AM

I like to follow in the tracks of the vehicle in front...he has already shifted most of the water off that part of the road.

Dave2 · 02-02-2013, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highyo

rules of hydroplaning: do nothing. don't adjust. be calm. carry on

Wrong, a change in speed of ~3 mph, slower or faster, will stop the hydroplaning.

bobblehead · 02-03-2013, 06:58 AM

the driver must have missed all his science classes.

Show me a tire in this world does not aquaplan with that much water on the road

01-31-2013, 06:17 PM	#1
ms372 White Shark 86 Rep 919 Posts Drives: AW E92 m3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Aquaplaning with pss saw this video thought i would share __________________ ESS \| Challenge x-pipe \| Akrapovic \| Stoptech BBK (380/355) \|Ohlins R&T \| Dinan \| Vorsteiner \| Downforce USA \| Varis Diffuser \| Gintani \| UUC \| BMW Performance \| Macht Schnell \| Forgestar F14's SDC 19x9.5F 19x11R \| 255.35 295.30 Last edited by ms372; 01-31-2013 at 07:14 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

01-31-2013, 06:20 PM	#2
gblansten Brigadier General 1965 Rep 4,212 Posts Drives: 23 Tesla S Plaid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thick ascending limb iTrader: (0)	PSS are better in the wet than their predecessors so I would want to know the tread depth on those PSS tires he had and how fast was he going. You can Darwin yourself in any car in the rain.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-31-2013, 06:25 PM	#3
signes Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,318 Posts Drives: 991 GT3 RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living at (almost...) 9k iTrader: (5)	+1 __________________ GT3 RS \| Desperately seeking the next great M car...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-31-2013, 07:00 PM	#4
FogCityM3 Colonel 497 Rep 2,400 Posts Drives: M3 (E90) & Porsche GT3 RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	No one said that PSS's were hydro-plane proof if you're going fast enough
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-31-2013, 08:34 PM	#5
CBS Major 87 Rep 1,253 Posts Drives: F10535, E90M3, E30M3, E28M5 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 Alpina B6 GC [0.00] 2014 535xi M Sport [0.00] 2014 X3 3.5 M Sport [0.00] 2011 M3 E90 [9.74] 2007 Z4 M Coupe [7.00] 1990 M3 [9.50] 1988 M5 [10.00]	^ Agreed Still requires common sense __________________ ESS VT-1 550 \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Fall Line Half Cage \| RaceTech 4009W \| 6 pt Harness \| Lifeline Zero 360 Fire Suppression \| Rear Seat Delete \| Motion Control DA Dampers w/remote reservoirs \| 900/650 Hyperco Springs \| RD Sport Sway Bars \| Brembo 380 BBK \| GC Camber Plates \| Hoosier R7 \| Eisenmann Sport \| Stack Gauges \| Painted Challenge Front Lip \| Painted ZCP Rear Spoiler \| Xpel Ultimate Film \| LuxAngelEyes
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-31-2013, 09:45 PM	#6
Small Yellow Track Addict 110 Rep 813 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW M3 E92 \| 2008 Z4M E86 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	that must of been real scary... __________________ BMW ///M3 Coupe Completed November 16, 2009 Received December 29,2009
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-31-2013, 09:54 PM	#7
Small Yellow Track Addict 110 Rep 813 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW M3 E92 \| 2008 Z4M E86 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	that must of been real scary... __________________ BMW ///M3 Coupe Completed November 16, 2009 Received December 29,2009
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-31-2013, 11:18 PM	#8
Mike van D Major 18 Rep 1,112 Posts Drives: SG X6 35i; MW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Can happen with any tire under right condition. No fun... __________________ ...just enjoying life.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-01-2013, 12:02 AM	#9
Transfer Major General 5248 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	The driver hits the brakes before getting squirmy. That might not have helped either.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-01-2013, 01:10 AM	#10
Sandye90m3 Major 167 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Calgary, CA iTrader: (0)	Doesn't matter how good the tire is, the larger factor is the amount of rain on the road! By the look of it, it looks like there was a lot of water on the road. Also when driving in rain, IMO I feel that driving left or right of the middle part of the lane helps. The reason being, because 80% of the cars drive in the middle of lane, you get a little indentation in the road where the cars' tires have been driving on and when it is raining water accumulates in the indentation which increases your chance of hydroplaning. ^It might be common sense, but just thought I would share. __________________ M3.E90 JZB *Coded.GTSDCT.BomizValved.TurnerTestPipes.ResDelete .EurochargedTune.AAFilter.HRER40s*
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-01-2013, 05:46 AM	#11
highyo Banned 15 Rep 408 Posts Drives: M3, X5 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: nYc iTrader: (0)	rules of hydroplaning: do nothing. don't adjust. be calm. carry on
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-01-2013, 10:02 AM	#15
SenorFunkyPants Brigadier General 2510 Rep 4,381 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I like to follow in the tracks of the vehicle in front...he has already shifted most of the water off that part of the road.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-03-2013, 06:58 AM	#17
bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	the driver must have missed all his science classes. Show me a tire in this world does not aquaplan with that much water on the road
	Appreciate 0 Quote

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search