A wide-variety of tires exist for the many types of vehicles on the roads. Included in this list are special weather-handling tires known as directional tires. These are specially designed to resist the potentially damaging effects of the phenomenon called hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning can take place when vehicles operate at high-speeds on wet or muddy roadways. In these conditions, water can easily build up beneath the treads of tires and rob drivers of control.
This very dangerous situation is easily avoided by drivers who observe certain easy to apply safety rules.
- Slow Down: Hydroplaning occurs at relatively high-speeds, so drivers should drastically reduce speed during wet weather.
- Use Appropriate Tires: Drivers that put newer tires on their vehicles and make use of directional tires with water-pumping designs can improve the stability of their vehicles.
- Rotate Tires: Car owners who rotate their tires regularly can avoid the wear and tear associated with hydroplaning.
- Turn Off the Cruise Control: Automatic assistance systems like cruise control should be disabled during storms.
At our service center in the Watertown area, our certified and personable suspension system experts can help you select appropriate tires and can also give your suspension general attention. To see the difference that they can make, swing by Shaker’s Family Lincoln today for a quick, no-obligation conversation.