Very Good Article About Tires!
04-26-2004, 01:37 PM
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Also talks about the effects of big rims+low profile tires.
Sometimes I have an urge to go leave notes on windshields, reminding people to check their pressure. I see way too many people with tires low on air, sometimes I'll even say something if I see the driver. I'd hate for someone to slam their Expedition into my 7 on the wet interstate just because they don't think enough to use a damn pressure guage.
Also talks about the effects of big rims+low profile tires.
Sometimes I have an urge to go leave notes on windshields, reminding people to check their pressure. I see way too many people with tires low on air, sometimes I'll even say something if I see the driver. I'd hate for someone to slam their Expedition into my 7 on the wet interstate just because they don't think enough to use a damn pressure guage.
04-26-2004, 03:21 PM
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As counterintuitive as it sounds and feels, if you hear a tire go--and believe us, you'll hear it--avoid hastily lifting off the gas. Never stab the brakes; instead, nail the gas pedal.
If you hear a tire go bang, mash the throttle.
If you hear a tire go bang, mash the throttle.
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04-26-2004, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CGeek2k' date='Apr 26 2004, 04:21 PM
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If you slam the brakes you will loose control. I dont know about "mashing" the throttle, but as long as you dont jump on the brakes
04-26-2004, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by defprun' date='Apr 26 2004, 03:23 PM
This months (or next months, whatever) issue of motor trend just came in (yeah a subscirbe..bleh) is actually pretty good!!!
12 bucks for 2 years and one good mag is pretty sweet?
12 bucks for 2 years and one good mag is pretty sweet?
04-26-2004, 04:03 PM
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I had a blowout at 85 in the FD. Whenever anything happens while traveling at high speed, I instinctively try to hold my driving for a 5 second period while I asses the problem and negotiate a recovery.. I thought it was only natural NOT so hit the brakes.
04-26-2004, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Sinful7' date='Apr 26 2004, 01:03 PM
I had a blowout at 85 in the FD. Whenever anything happens while traveling at high speed, I instinctively try to hold my driving for a 5 second period while I asses the problem and negotiate a recovery.. I thought it was only natural NOT so hit the brakes.
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