Originally posted by Decepticon:
Originally posted by RogerB:
Originally posted by Decepticon:

Now my Rt-215's have insane grip but are deadly scary in the wet



I've yet to experience any wet or hydroplaning issues with the 215s.

And just to be clear, they have excellent traction on wet surfaces, but are not as good at resisting hydroplaning as some other tires.



...There was a assload of standing water soo that could have been teh prob.



Well, I don't drive fast when it's raining, but I tend to follow the posted speed limit and I haven't had any issues up to around 60 mph.

When I autocrossed in the rain, I finished my runs before the puddles got real deep. Later heats started having problems, but when I ran it was just a wet surface.

Most reviewers note the awesome traction in both wet and dry, but also note that they are not as good at evacuating standing water because of the (now discontinued) tread pattern.

I'm not saying there isn't an issue. I'm just saying that even though I've been wary of it, I haven't experienced it.

There. Perhaps now I've properly qualified my statements.


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