Braking in the rain
Burning Brakes
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From: Valdosta GA
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The BFG T/A certainly meets his criteria --click on the survey tab for "wet traction/wet braking"results from tirerack.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....07250000481755
Le Mans Master
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From: RI, Now Franklin/Nashville TN
The original question had nothing to do with "performance tires" -- the OP was looking for a tire with better braking/less hydroplaning in the wet
The BFG T/A certainly meets his criteria --click on the survey tab for "wet traction/wet braking"results from tirerack.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....07250000481755
The BFG T/A certainly meets his criteria --click on the survey tab for "wet traction/wet braking"results from tirerack.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....07250000481755
Last edited by jb78L-82; Sep 28, 2014 at 06:07 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: South Western Ontario
The original question had nothing to do with "performance tires" -- the OP was looking for a tire with better braking/less hydroplaning in the wet
The BFG T/A certainly meets his criteria --click on the survey tab for "wet traction/wet braking"results from tirerack.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....07250000481755
The BFG T/A certainly meets his criteria --click on the survey tab for "wet traction/wet braking"results from tirerack.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....07250000481755
I'm confused. The Firehawk Indy 500 beats the BFG Radial T/A in every survey category except the "would you buy again" question so how can the survey results be interpreted to mean the OP should replace his Indy 500 tires with Radial T/A's to get better wet weather performance (or dry, or ride etc)?jb78L-82 is right, the Radial T/A tires are average performers. They're not a tire I would recommend if you're looking for a high performing wet and dry summer tire. I don't know of any good 15" tires that are worth recommending. There's a good reason anyone who wants high performance tires is switching to 17" or larger wheels.
Actually the OP asked about brake pads or anything else that could help his situation.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,455
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From: RI, Now Franklin/Nashville TN
I'm confused. The Firehawk Indy 500 beats the BFG Radial T/A in every survey category except the "would you buy again" question so how can the survey results be interpreted to mean the OP should replace his Indy 500 tires with Radial T/A's to get better wet weather performance (or dry, or ride etc)?jb78L-82 is right, the Radial T/A tires are average performers. They're not a tire I would recommend if you're looking for a high performing wet and dry summer tire. I don't know of any good 15" tires that are worth recommending. There's a good reason anyone who wants high performance tires is switching to 17" or larger wheels.
Actually the OP asked about brake pads or anything else that could help his situation.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 484
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From: NJ
I'm confused. The Firehawk Indy 500 beats the BFG Radial T/A in every survey category except the "would you buy again" question so how can the survey results be interpreted to mean the OP should replace his Indy 500 tires with Radial T/A's to get better wet weather performance (or dry, or ride etc)?jb78L-82 is right, the Radial T/A tires are average performers. They're not a tire I would recommend if you're looking for a high performing wet and dry summer tire. I don't know of any good 15" tires that are worth recommending. There's a good reason anyone who wants high performance tires is switching to 17" or larger wheels.
Actually the OP asked about brake pads or anything else that could help his situation.
He should not be locking up the brakes at that speed in the rain with any tire, performance or not. (unless you are standing on the pedal)
Either way it sounds as is he has a problem with the braking system.
We are all guessing without knowing exactly what is happening
I have seen some really expensive brake systems ****ed up by people that haven't got a clue as to what they are doing.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Fremont CA
Sounds to me like the master cylinder push rod adjustment is off....too long of a length will cause touchy brakes. Take your MC off the Hydro Boost unit and adjust the push rod protrusion out of the Hydro Boost unit.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Detroit MI
Also, what size bore is the Wilwood master cylinder? A small bore master (1" or less) will result in overly sensitive brakes on a boosted system.
Last edited by 69autoXr; Sep 29, 2014 at 10:03 AM.
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