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Can an electric wheelchair hydroplane when it is raining?

Is it possible with the friction from the tires or would they have to have a faster velocity like the speed of a car?


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2009-02-17 12:18:04 by Live_Love_Laugh

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    • Choosing the Right Tires for Your Wheelchair

    Although the wheels of wheelchairs are functional in nature, many wheelchair users believe that this may be the part that is best decorated. Some people like to make use of designer hand rims while some like to change the designs of spoke guards. No matter what the design, wheels will always come with tires made of gray rubber. These tires are specially made to avoid damaging floors. Pneumatic tires are those that involve inflatable tube-like materials just like the tires featured by most bicycles. The tube-like composition allows for better shock absorption making the ride more comfortable for its users. By using this, wheelchair users can be quite comfortable even when riding along bumpy or uneven pathways. However, these tires are known to be easily damaged. Should its user run over a nail or other sharp edges, these tires will most likely be damaged especially when heavier wheelchairs like electric ones are involved. The other type is often referred to as “Solid Tires” simply...

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