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2001 Volkswagen Beetle Question: Why does my 2001 beetle hydroplane when it rains?

 

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jimmybeams, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, Louisville, KY, November 03, 2011, 15:11
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When I hit a bump or when it rains the car is all over the road, why?

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    ccsmog from Contra Costa Smog and Repair, November 03, 2011, 16:20
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    poor tires, or travelling to fast

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    jimmybeams, November 04, 2011, 13:12
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    It has new tires and this happens at a rate of speed around 35mph when wet. It also jerks especially in the rear end when ever you hit any flaw in the road it pulls to the left.
    Thank you for your initail response,
    James

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, November 03, 2011, 20:53
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    Yes poor tires, excess speed or bad shocks not keeping the tires firmly on the road.

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    jimmybeams, November 04, 2011, 13:56
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    I'll check the shocks thanks, James

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