Re: Wet weather tire pressure

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Curtis wrote:

> O.K., I hate to be so stupid but is there any evidence to suggest that
> a lower tire pressure will help traction in the rain?

The best way to increase traction on wet tarmac is a softer (i.e.
stickier and faster-wearing) tread compound.