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Time Warp: Hydroplaning
The size and shape of tire tread, water depth and road surface all affect hydroplaning. But the biggest factor is speed; the faster the tires roll, the less time water has to get out of the tires' way.
Added: Apr 14, 2009
Views: 14693 Views
Runtime: 00:45
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