Originally Posted by ImPreSiV

Not always true... bigger, flatter surface in wet weather = easier to aquaplane. The larger surface sort of float's on the water instead of cutting thru and dispersing the water, unless of course you get a tyre with a decent tread thats both quiet and good at dispersing water.

ppl on this forum seem to be keen on the Bridgestone s03's... I don't know much about tyres, as my nankangs have done 25000km's and still have 70% tread on them.