Hi szichie123,
Thanks for sharing.
Driving at 70-80km/h while overtaking during rainy weather on highway should not be a problem for modern day cars. My old Camry with used tyres never had problem of losing traction overtaking at that speed during very heavy rain. If your tyres are still in good condition and it lost control, that could only mean the car itself failed basic handling and basic passive safety. The narrow width, high height, poor aerodynamic + straight sides and suspension spring setup led to poor handling.
Any1 that has doubt, the best example to look at is the treasure hunt contest last year or 2 years ago, where 1 Sylphy owner that just received his new ride lost control suddenly when cruising on the highway and hit divider. I think you could still find the article if it is still posted on AW.
No need to investigate, they won't tell you anything. Feelfree, popcorn, stalin, jolokia would like to share your comment? If the car could not even dodge a dangerous obstacle at 100km/h while on straight highway, that really shows the car failed passive safey and not deemed safe for the owner. In the US, EU, AU, NZ and several countries, failed basic handling and passive safety standard, the consumer could file lawsuit.
I am also driving nissan n16..experienced on brake lock & tyre slippery on AKLEH hiway during raining. I drove at about 80-90kmh at that time and stepping on brake due to a lot of car is already queued down to ampang road. So , I got distance about 100 meter to apply brake. I have pumped brake 3 times where the 1st and 2nd pump, the tyre lock & slippery. The third pump makes the car grip to the road. Luckily manage to stop .
Then, I suspect the absorber..did change the absorber..but still encounter wheel lock while stopping at triffic light during raining. Average speed 60kmh to stop .
For sure, new absorber, I change my tyre from Falken 322 to Good Year Wet Grip Assurance...problem solved..never encounter any wheel lock.
Probably , you may choose low grade of tires for your ride..Worth spend extra for good quality donut..it saves u