if stopping distance increases in the rain, then why is increased road friction a contributing factor to worse fuel economy in the rain?

Question

if stopping distance increases in the rain, then why is increased road friction a contributing factor to worse fuel economy in the rain?

In: Physics

Answer 1

Water’s heavy, but it doesn’t help hold a tire to the ground. It’s gotta be moved outta the way by the tire, but some of it stays between the tire and the ground making it slippery.