Re: wire wheels

[Christian Stanton <cstanton@pixley.com>]

FWD doen't increase roadholding, in fact the front end scrubs early reducing 
skidpad.  It is more predictable handling and easier to package as shown by the 
mass market changeover to FWD. (although not as fun to drive!)

Oh, and the detail that 80% of the body is fiberglass making the CoG extremely 
low.    ;-}

>>> "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com> 09/16 10:54 AM >>>
At 09:34 AM 9/16/1999 , Christian Stanton wrote:
>While tire footprint and profile does effect roadholding (fat, thin tires = 
>more stick), as Allen points out there is more to the story.  The tires may 
>stick better, but the car as a whole won't. 
>
>My newest non-MG is a '74 Saab Sonett on stock 155SR15's which has much more 
>'stick' than the Midget on 165/60-13's . (weight is approx the same, weight 
>distribution, CoG and suspension is radically different).
>

Oh, and the small detail that it's front wheel drive!
other than that................  ;-)
Peter C