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Old 12th February 2006 | 17:57
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glekichi
 
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I know it is THE accepted formula for aquaplaning, but I find it very hard to accept that tyre pressure is the only variable for aquaplaning at a given speed...

The writer in the above link explains that weight/mass is not a factor and then goes on to say that the best technique to avoid aquaplaning is to use full back pressure to put maximum weight on the wheels?

What speed does a non pneumatic tyre aquaplane at?
What about one with very very thick rubber walls and a very small tube?
?

Very grateful if somebody could explain it for me...
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