Common misconception: "A wider tire provides better grip in rainy weather."

There are many misconceptions about tires and their grip. One concerns the grip of a car in rainy weather: many people think that wider tires mean better grip. Vrumli destroys all your driving delusions!

Is it true: "The wider the tires, the better the wet grip"?

FALSE!

The size of the tire does not allow for grip in wet weather. It's simple: whoever says that the tires are wider is saying that more water needs to be drained. A wide tire must be ventilated twice as much water than a narrow tire. And if your tire fails to remove all the accumulated water, you risk causingplaning and lose control of your vehicle.

To improve your vehicle's grip in wet weather, check the tread depth of your tires. Indeed, the more worn out your tires, the more the tread depth decreases due to wear. New tires with a tread depth of 3 mm can pump up to 30 liters of water per second at a speed of 80 km / h. Thus, the shallower the tread depth of the tire, the less its ability to drain water.