Call me Crazy...

Scootermike · 01-01-2013, 09:28 PM

but my 2011 Santa Fe AWD does not seem to like being in the rain, and tends to hydroplane often. HOWEVER it seems to NOT do that when I have the AWD LOCK button engaged. Now I know that the AWD LOCK function is only effective at slower speeds when it is actually engaged, but what else might be affected by this setting that is making the vehicle much more steady in the rain - or is it just me?

Don67 · 01-01-2013, 09:37 PM

Welcome to the forum, Scootermike

It's probably just you. AWD LOCK can improve traction when accelerating aggressively from low speed, but it does nothing to control hydroplaning when you're already underway. The only solution for that is to slow down when it's wet, and/or get better tires. Michelin Hydro Edge and Goodyear Aquatred work well in wet conditions.

Cheers,
Don

Scootermike · 01-02-2013, 08:49 AM

thanks! yeah I have my eyes on the Toyo Open County HT (that I used to have on my Durango) and with a hair over 31k mils so far, those tires are in my near future - these stock Kuhmos suck.

Mayobeach · 01-02-2013, 10:50 AM

I second that it is probably more of an actual tire issue then it is anything else. The AWD lock automatically disengages after 25 mph, so it should be doing anything.

MikDee · 01-02-2013, 10:53 AM

Well, you do have (4 tires) with twice the rubber patch contacting the ground with AWD lock on, hence better traction, but this might not help much if you start to hydroplane. Either way, I think any tire would be better then these Kumho's

Ruperts Trooper · 01-02-2013, 11:37 AM

Awd/4wd only helps with accelerating - it does absolutely zilch for braking, cornering and hydroplaning - for those you're entirely dependent on your tyre contact patches.

AlpineRyder · 01-02-2013, 11:52 AM

hydroplaning takes a **** of a lot of speed.. were talking fast inorder to get ontop and float on the water..

phillyguy · 01-02-2013, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineRyder

hydroplaning takes a **** of a lot of speed.. were talking fast inorder to get ontop and float on the water..

Or really bad tires with no tread left.

canderson · 01-02-2013, 12:49 PM

Can't imagine either of the OEM tires having much left at 31,000 miles. Probably a major contributor.

MikDee · 01-02-2013, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruperts Trooper

Awd/4wd only helps with accelerating - it does absolutely zilch for braking, cornering and hydroplaning - for those you're entirely dependent on your tyre contact patches.

Are you saying there's no engine braking with 4WD, or 4WD lock on those tire patches?

01-01-2013, 09:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scootermike Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia Enjoys the Ownership of a 2011 Santa Fe Posts: 2	Call me Crazy... but my 2011 Santa Fe AWD does not seem to like being in the rain, and tends to hydroplane often. HOWEVER it seems to NOT do that when I have the AWD LOCK button engaged. Now I know that the AWD LOCK function is only effective at slower speeds when it is actually engaged, but what else might be affected by this setting that is making the vehicle much more steady in the rain - or is it just me?

01-02-2013, 10:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
MikDee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milford, Pa. Drives 2011 Sportage EX AWD techno orange Posts: 495	Well, you do have (4 tires) with twice the rubber patch contacting the ground with AWD lock on, hence better traction, but this might not help much if you start to hydroplane. Either way, I think any tire would be better then these Kumho's __________________ Previous vehicles a 2010 Tucson GLS AWD Kiwi green, 2005 Tucson LX V6 AWD Nautical Blue 2002 Santa Fe V6 Crystal Blue

01-02-2013, 11:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ruperts Trooper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: England Posts: 1,756	Awd/4wd only helps with accelerating - it does absolutely zilch for braking, cornering and hydroplaning - for those you're entirely dependent on your tyre contact patches. __________________ RT 2011 Santa Fe 2.2CRDi Premium 7-seat automatic (often being tailgated by a 3307 lb travel trailer)

01-01-2013, 09:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Don67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ottawa, Canada Drives 2012 Veracruz GL FWD, 2011 Elantra GLS Auto. Former 2008 Santa Fe 3.3 AWD Posts: 4,645	Welcome to the forum, Scootermike It's probably just you. AWD LOCK can improve traction when accelerating aggressively from low speed, but it does nothing to control hydroplaning when you're already underway. The only solution for that is to slow down when it's wet, and/or get better tires. Michelin Hydro Edge and Goodyear Aquatred work well in wet conditions. Cheers, Don

01-02-2013, 08:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Scootermike Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia Enjoys the Ownership of a 2011 Santa Fe Posts: 2	thanks! yeah I have my eyes on the Toyo Open County HT (that I used to have on my Durango) and with a hair over 31k mils so far, those tires are in my near future - these stock Kuhmos suck.

01-02-2013, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mayobeach Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gatineau/QC Drives Subaru STI and Santa Fe Posts: 11	I second that it is probably more of an actual tire issue then it is anything else. The AWD lock automatically disengages after 25 mph, so it should be doing anything.

01-02-2013, 11:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
AlpineRyder Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ontario Drives 2012 Santa fe 3.5 AWD W/ Nav, 2010 Elantra Posts: 318	hydroplaning takes a **** of a lot of speed.. were talking fast inorder to get ontop and float on the water..

01-02-2013, 12:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
canderson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado, USA 2008 Limited Posts: 3,352	Can't imagine either of the OEM tires having much left at 31,000 miles. Probably a major contributor.

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