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Re: Tire Damage

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Steve wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:08 am I don't think hydroplaning could cause it either (Bridgestone's photo notwithstanding) since, by definition in hydroplaning, the tire is lifted off the runway surface by a layer of water, and thus, no wear occurs.
I would have said the same a day ago. Then this Bold Method email showed up today;

https://www.boldmethod.com/blog/lists/2 ... roplaning/

Never heard of reverted rubber hydroplaning until this thread.
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