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Old 12-28-2003, 07:39 PM
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Funny thing......it'* not just the speed rating. The two tires I compared had identical speed ratings, but a BIG 20-30 mph 'stability' window between them. I got a front end float at 120mph with one set, but the new ones don't start this until about 140-145.
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Stability didnt seem to be an issue in the car, the steering was tight, the car felt grounded nicely.

My tires are V-rated for 150 mph
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the big v8 is keeping you down to earth.. luckly you dont have a wing...
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Originally Posted by 1992 trofeo
the big v8 is keeping you down to earth.. luckly you dont have a wing...
LOL.... could your imagine a Civic with one of those huge *** wings clipping along at that speed.... it would be like a paper airplane in a gust of wind... lol.

150mph V rated tires eh Jim....... nice..... hrm... I wonder what my winter tires are rated?
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