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to: CHARLES ANGELICH
from: ROBERT SAYRE
date: 2003-02-27 21:50:00
subject: tires

RS> The way that I first noticed the difference was when I
RS> tried to avoid someone coming into my lane without noticing
RS> that I was already there. The sway could very easily cause
RS> you to oversteer. The other set of tires were much more
RS> stable.

CA> This is true. I run with 10-15% extra air in my tires to help
CA> me in those maneuvers. :-)

 I also run the tires on the high side of the
pressure range. I prefer control over comfort.

RS> Stopping and manuvering out of the way of others who can
RS> not stop or who do not see are important here.

CA> In the AUTOMOTIVE echo there are guys with lots of $$$ who put
CA> dual calipers on all four wheels with vented rotors. THEY can
CA> STOP!!!

 I'd like to try a car like that, just to see
the difference.

 Still, you've got to maintain the rubber to
road friction or else even the best brakes
will be useless.

 TTYL.

 Robert

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