When is the last time you had your Z in for an alignment? As everyone mentioned, the A/S+ are superb wet-weather tires so unless your tread is low (we're unfamiliar with your driving habits/burnouts/drifting/who knows what else/etc.) that would be the next thing I'd look at.

I do all that in a 2001 RAV-4.


Doubt anyone here would ask you why you own a”Z”.

Those are great tires, but they have been replaced by the 4S all season from Michelin :ugh2:
Running them on my DD and they knife through the water easily.
Also a note on the tires width/hydroplane…that’s possible- though on my previous Z I ran 19x10’s/12’s with 285/35,345/30/19’s in Nitto Invo’s & they were awesome in the rain :tup:
Stock ride height & only -1.0* camber all around :tiphat:

That's weird that near-full tread Michelin Pilot AS3+ can only take 40 mph in the rain. That's the kind of max speed that I had to do when on wide slicks (305 & 345) in a downpour in the Z06. My 370Z has over-half-worn (I believe tread depth is only 3-4/32") 325/25/20 Pilot Sport in the rear and the car never had to "tiptoe" in an average rain.

I don't drive too crazy, no burnouts or drifting. I had them aligned in February when I had new tires put on the back. I have only driven about 3,000 miles since then.

To each their own. My wife has an SUV. I would rather have a truck than a second SUV.

I just put those on last week and they have been excellent so far, even got to test out the wet grip driving through a pretty nasty thunderstorm one evening. Mine are the DWS -06+ version. Running 265/35/19 front and 285/35/19 rear. Even with such a wide contact patch I have been impressed with their grip in the wet. I haven't run a Continental tire since my old '95 M3 back in college, usually use Michelin for everything.

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What does that matter at all?

So what. What does any of that have to do with his issue :shakes head:

Sound like chit roads. I've found a few that puddle in the wheel path and make the car dance a bit. Other than that I've not had any serious hydroplaining issues aside from getting caught out with worn tires

Big, wide Michelin Cup tires make things interesting at speed in the wet. :eek: :driving:

To address your hydroplaning issue in wet conditions, consider upgrading your tires. Look for models with strong wet grip ratings, hydroplaning-resistant tread designs, and enhanced water evacuation channels. You might also explore slightly narrower tire options to help cut through water better.
While new tires can improve traction, safe driving practices are equally vital. Maintain proper following distance, brake smoothly, and adjust speed to road conditions. In cold weather, remember that tire grip can decrease, requiring even more caution. If your current tires are nearing their tread wear limit, replacement is advisable.
https://www.corwheels.com/best-tires-for-rain/