| Its tire tread not thread. It allows the water to come out from under the tire letting it contact the ground and preventing hydroplaning. Less tread means a narrower channel for less water to go through and an increase in the chance of hydroplaning at lower speeds.
Tire pressure is also important, a properly inflated tire holds its intended shape and will also help channel water from under the tire and cut through the water. Whens the last time you guys checked your cars tire pressure?
All you have to do is slow down during the rain. Especially all those that have "racing" or "hi performance" tires on their car. They are designed for dry grip not wet traction.
A quick test of if you need new tires is to use a penny, stick it in between the tire tread with lincolns head facing down. If you can see the top of his head, its time to get a new set of tires. |