slowvic

Still need to know how they are in the rain.

Redline04

iTrader: (3)

I have only driven a couple times with these in the rain and not above 60mph. I drive pretty cautious in the rain and have had no problems. I'd say as long as you don't drive like a maniac and adjust your driving to the conditions they should be fine.

doubledeuce2k2

iTrader: (20)

not so hot. i was hydroplaning a lot today, spinning at 50mph in 4th. of course, in addition to being sport 215's, they are also nearing bald, around 2/32 of tread left.

EDIT: wheel also would jerk to the left in big puddles, just like i was driving on snow in all season tires. not sure why, was also windy as hell, made for a tough ride home, but don't go above 40-50 and you'll live.

Zzyzx

Thats called Tracking, and its caused by a difference in rolling resistance on one of the two front wheels... its most often caused by puddles (the water adds to the resistance of the tires rotation and causes the car to want to steer in to the puddle or bump) but its also caused by bumps and such. Many people confuse Tracking with bump steer (In regards to the type of tracking caused by hitting bumps), but the they are two completly different things.

doubledeuce2k2

iTrader: (20)

thanks! i naturally thought that puddle = hydroplane = less resistance, but i guess i was off. same stuff happened today, just as scary, i reallllly need new tires i suppose.

Pn0ybOiLiKehOy

iTrader: (3)

^^^ i agree, u need new tires

Zzyzx

Hydroplaning is more of a higher speed thing. If you hit the puddle with enough speed that the tire cant evacuate the water from under it (Through tread design or the lack of tread) then that would cause hydroplaning.