Maintaining proper levels of traction while operating your vehicle is paramount to keeping control of it. Keeping your tires in proper contact with the road service allows you to maintain directional and speed control.
That said, there are many things that can cause your tires to lose traction, even in dry conditions. In wet conditions, another hazard that is known as hydroplaning can rear its ugly head up.
Hydroplaning is a scientific term for what can happen to vehicles during operations in wet road conditions. If vehicles move too fast for prevailing road-conditions and they have worn tires, water can build up between the road and the treads. This, in turn, can cause an almost complete loss of directional control, with predictable consequences.
One way to prevent this from happening is to make sure that your tire sipes are in good condition. Sipes are special grooves that are cut into the surface of the lugs. When new and deep, these grooves give tires extra grip. When old and shallow, this grip can lose strength.
Thankfully, here at Pruitt Ford in the Burkburnett area, our suspension system experts can help your tires to get a grip. To find out how we can make your vehicle safer, swing by our service center today for a no-obligation consultation.
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