Re: Highest Speed So Far

[Oddcarnut@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/14/98 1:35:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
vandergraaft@aecl.ca writes:

> However, according to something I read,
>  100 mph was equivalent to 4850 rpm, because at that speed, the rotation of
>  the tires would result in an increase of the diameter of the tires.

 With radial tires, the growth at speed is really not significant.  This is
even more the case if the tires are H or above speed rated, which normally
requires use of a nylon top belt.

Ken Payne
63 Plus 4 & a tire nerd