Speed
Jan 30, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Quote:
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bocaytomas
Also these cars do not have a roll bar as race cars do. Beyond 150 you would need high speed compound tires...
No, there are speed ratings past "Z" on normal summer tires... Like "W" and "Y"
Tire Tech Information - How to Read Speed Rating, Load Index & Service Descriptions
Heck, even the Michelin *All Season* Pilot Sport A/S Plus are rated to 186mph.
Jan 31, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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From: Sultanate Of Oman - Muscat
Jan 31, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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From: Jew York
Jan 31, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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From: Houston, TX/Greater Houston Area
Quote:
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bocaytomas
Beyond 150 you would need high speed compound tires...
As with all engineering calculations everything has a safety factor. Based on the industry, specifications will be made to a standard safety factor.
A long time ago I took my mom's civic wagon up to 120mph. I think the tires were some cheapo tires that had the lowest rating possible probably rated for 90 or 100mph... In the end they were fine.
Just because the rating says it is rated at that speed doesn't mean the tire will disintegrate when it hits that point.
Jan 31, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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From: Pittsburgh
i always hit the limiter at 130
need to get it removed
Jan 31, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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From: SoCal (Shawn)
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The Jewbag
16 MPH all day
HA! Walking is faster in NY city.
Jan 31, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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GXXXV X
i always hit the limiter at 130
need to get it removed
your limiter must be different than mine
Jan 31, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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From: Where the Sopranos and Saguaros are
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The Jewbag
16 MPH all day
Jeez, you drive a taxi?
Jan 31, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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From: New England
As fast as the bus goes.
Feb 1, 2012 | 01:12 AM
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From: Hoboken, NJ
Limiter?
Car is so smooth it is way to easy to go fast. I have hit 150mph. Felt fast, but not that fast. Open windows for effect.
Feb 1, 2012 | 01:57 AM
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From: West By'God Virginia
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The Jewbag
16 MPH all day
Ha! Yeah, depending on when I would get off work when down in the beltway...
Tuesday before Thanksgiving, I drove the 62 miles home without getting past 2nd gear!
Feb 1, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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From: Florida
150 is a good crusing speed in florida.
Feb 1, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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on another note, i've had a 2011 QX56 past 150...that was an experience. And no not on the freeway
Mar 1, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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110 on the 15 fwy going to Vegas...Actually didn't realize I was at that speed...smooth as silk, baby....
Mar 1, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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If members post about reckless or irresponsible driving on the road, this thread will be deleted. Frankly I'm surprised it's made it this long.
need to get it removed 
