On 1/13/2014 3:46 PM, LabLoverDC@xxxxxxx wrote: > As far as the physics of tire performance goes, I found an > interesting discussion here if anyone cares to read it. > http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=330790 And despite Mr. > DeKlein's apparent disregard for drag racers' intelligence, they may > not fully understand the physics involved, but I think in general > they've figured out how to make their cars get down the quarter mile > pretty darn fast, and it usually involves wide tires. Shannon AND they generally took into account the 'tire growth' that occurs as those big fat tires spin faster. It does alter the 'final drive ratio' The 'contact patch' or footprint does change also. But then these are generally considered extreme circumstances (Old Drag racer) -- Paul Holmgren We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. –Plato ------------------------------------ To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or go to http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/join and select the "Leave Group" button For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/search.htm#querylangYahoo Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: Chrysler300-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Chrysler300-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo Groups is subject to: http://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/