Doug Kanter wrote:

Having hydroplaned for about 200 feet, just once, I'd agree. It's an
interesting experience. Like being mauled by a bear.

Somewhere (?) I saw a good test of the effect of tire
pressure on hydroplaning resistance. They used a plate of
glass with a camera underneath and controlled depth of water
above to photograph the contact patch as a car drove across
it at various speeds and tire pressures.

The counterintuitive result was that higher tire pressure
significantly improved contact area.

-rick-