Originally posted by 76GMC1500
Remember, I am an engineering student and not an engineer. I have taken no tribology classes. This is how I believe it to work and I might be wrong so do discuss what I say and don't take it for granted.
Your use of "hydroplaning" as a visual example of hydrodynamic lubrication is very good. The fact that water is a very low viscosity fluid, not under pressure, and with the tire contact patches being relatively small relative to the weight of the car emphasizes the point even moreso. Thank you.