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Originally Posted by Amail
This must be an oversimplification, no? Wouldn't a bald tire at 60 psi hydroplane before a treaded tire at 36 psi?
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Yes, because tire design also plays a huge part in your ability to handle wet roads. All other things being equal I think Glen's comment is correct, because higher tire pressure reduces the surface area and also the tendency to "float" over wet surfaces.
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