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Old 23rd September 2018 | 23:55
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parabellum
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Does the old formula of 9 X the Square Root of the tyre pressure still get used for a rule of thumb? Given a tyre pressure of 180psi the aquaplaning speed would be approx. 120kts, 210psi would be approx. 130kts i.e. speeds to avoid where possible and unfortunately close to Vref at times.
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