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      10-22-2011, 04:35 PM   #13
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Drives: X3 F25 X-drive 2.0dA - 2012
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Originally Posted by LEDZEP View Post
'Hydroplaning" as I've always known it, is a result of two factors: speed and tread depth/design. The size of the wheel/tire combination has nothing to do with it.
The size does matter, at least that is what I have experienced in my previous E91 M-sport where I changed 225/45/17 to 255/35/18 + 225/40/18. Both set-ups with brand new Michelin PS2s from start. The latter was far more unstable during heavy rain.
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