Have you ever AQUAPLANED? I’ve had it happen a couple of times when racing and it is a terrifying feeling – losing total control – its li...ke you’ve hit black ice at high speed. Tyres do such an amazing job, but sometimes they really need our help (and common sense!) to do their job properly. #22 How to Avoid Aquaplaning Aquaplaning happens on wet roads, when the grooves in the tyres can't clear enough surface water for the tyres to keep their grip on the road. Sometimes drivers forget - A: It doesn't have to be a downpour for road conditions to become treacherous, or B: You don't even need to be turning, braking or accelerating for a car to "cut loose" and aquaplane. 1. CHECK your Tyre Condition Worn tyres mean less Tread Depth and less ability in the wet. Tyres with deeper treads can clear more water while keeping traction on the road. Don't forget to also check regularly that your tyres are correctly inflated! 2. SLOW Down in the Wet This gives your tyres more time to clear water and keep their grip.

Be especially careful if it's just started raining after a dry spell. The dirt and oil on the road rise to the top of the water, creating a slick surface. 3. Try to AVOID Standing Water Look ahead - try to anticipate slipperier surfaces / pooling water. and change to a drier lane if you're able to. Follow the tracks of cars in front of you if possible, from a good distance of course. 4. Turn OFF your Cruise Control The drag from the water on the road can make the cruise control put down more power, causing tyres to lose traction. 5. Be GENTLE Brake, steer and accelerate... gently. Avoid sudden actions, sharp turns, etc. Aquaplaning on the track is bad enough - sliding towards a barrier with no turning or brakes is NOT a nice feeling. DEFINITELY something to be avoided if at all possible when driving on the road!!! Thanks again for reading and sharing Buckle up, buttercups! And help out your tyres in the wet. # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Vantage Windows & Doors Gilmour Motors Suzuki Suzuki New Zealand Limited

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WE HAVE NZ'S WIDEST RANGE OF TYRESBeaurepaires is the largest Kiwi-owned retailer of car tyres, SUV tyres,  4WD / 4X4 tyres, ute tyres, van tyres and light truck tyres. We’re proud to stock the widest range, including Goodyear tyres, Dunlop tyres, Michelin tyres, Continental tyres, BFGoodrich tyres, Infinity tyres, Deestone tyres, Hankook tyres, Falken tyres, and Durun tyres. We also offer car batteries and wheel alignment servicing. Plus you get Fly Buys here! Very professional service and attitude when I turned up to enquire and make an appointment for tyre service....when I returned the following week...st ... Customer feedback on 28 Aug 2016 for Help me find my tyre sizeYou can check your car to confirm the tyre size by looking at those numbers stamped on the side of the tyre…Finance Now: Apply onlineNeed a new set of tyres? How about a new battery for the boat? At Beaurepaires we offer…Earn Fly Buys with BeaurepairesYou now have the choice of collecting Fly Buys points or Airpoints dollars when you shop at Beaurepaires.