My E300D hydroplanes as well, but there's two things here worth mentioning - (1) I'm used to driving suburbans and pickups and they rarely hydroplane because of the weight, and (2) my tires are starting to get a little thin.

I'm used to never hydroplaning, but with a lighter car with smaller tires, I now do it more often. Not dangerously, but noticeably. My solution is to get used to it (to some degree) and get new tires.

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- Brian


1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600