PhobiasWhat gives you the heebie-jeebies?
It's a bit strong to call this a phobia, but for me it's the thought of biting into a dry flannel. I've no idea why I'd ever want to or even get the opportunity to do so, seeing as I don't own one, but it makes my teeth hurt to think about it. *ewww*
Tell us what innocent things make you go pale, wobbly and send shivers down your spine.
(
chthonic, Thu 10 Apr 2008, 13:34)
« Go Back | See The Full Thread
pressurestyre pressures play a large part in blowouts, rather than actual tread left.
if you run tyres at a lower pressure than they should be they run hotter, whilst up to a point this can be good, the lower pressure causing a larger contact patch at a higher temperature producing more grip) on extended high speed runs (for example motorways) the heat can build to such an extent that it weakens the tyre (especially the sidewall) which can then blow out under the pressure within the tyre. so you needent panick too much about tread depth.
the other thing to do is have a car with low profile tyres and not a great deal of suspension movement but high quality suspension, was passenger in an r2500 cosworth back in the late 80s when we had a blow out of a rear at about 100/110 it just gave a slight wiggle and wanted to pull left slightly.
(, Tue 15 Apr 2008, 16:17, Reply)
« Go Back | See The Full Thread