Re: tire size / RPM connection

[Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine)]

My formula is

air temp+ min. for temp gauge to get halfway x time for gas needle to move
in opposite direction from temp needle= mph.

Also fairly accurate!

Laura G.

Vita brevis est: rapide agite, vigore strigate!
----- Original Message -----
From: <HD883HUGGR@aol.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: tire size / RPM connection


>
> << Jeff,
>  Calculate your speed with this formula:
>     d * RPM
>  ------------- =   speed, MPH
>   336 * ratio >>
>
> I usually calculate my speed with this formula:
>
> wind in hair           width           days Spit runs well
> ----------------     +   of grin     ~>   --------------------------  =
> correct speed
> roar of monza      on driver        amt of sunshine
>
> It's tricky to calculate, but very accurate.        :)