<VV> econo runs/safety/tire pressures

[Harry Yarnell]

Be advised, the doughnut spares ARE rated for 60#.

harry yarnell
perryman garage and orphanage
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
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Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 2:32 PM
Subject: <VV> econo runs/safety/tire pressures


> <As far as tire pressures go, I'm
> not aware of anyone having a problem blowing out their tires from 
> excessive
> pressure. >
>
> Blow-outs aren't what concern me.  I'm anticipating the situation where
> econorun participant has his Corvair shod with temporary spares (a.k.a. 
> donuts) on
> all 4 wheels inflated to 60-some psi (don't laugh; it's been done).  J. Q.
> Public, looking to merge into traffic, makes a split second decision 
> thinking; "I
> don't wanna get stuck behind that old car.  Look how slow it's going!" and
> pulls out right in front Mr. Corvair.  Mr. Corvair feels he has no choice 
> but to
> slam on the brakes and/or swerve to avoid hitting J.Q. Public.  How will 
> the
> Corvair react to this emergency maneuver with the tires in question?
>
> ~Bill Stanley
>
>
>
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