[Land-speed] Tires OEM H Rated

[dpitts at telusplanet.net]

Doug,
The first time we came to Bonneville we tried the 130 club during the World of 
Speed event. I thought 130 mph no problem. Not as easy as it sounds with a 
aerodynamic brick of a 70 Camaro. Best speed of 122mph. We calculated 20 mph 
of wheel spin thru the 1 mile trap.  Over the winter I figure we would try 
snow  tires (being from Canada and all).I tracked down some Michelin Artic 
Alpine 225/60R16 with an H speed rating. (26.6" diameter) When we showed up 
the next September, Roger and his team had blown their engine in their Camaro, 
and in typical Bonneville generosity, offered us their front runners. We made 
no modifications to the power train from the year before,and ran 137 mph first 
pass, and backed it up with 136 mph. Just for fun we removed the front runners 
and put the street rubber back on with 50 PSI. Best pass of 131mph. 
Conclusion: Front runners worth 5 mph, snows worth 9 mph. I didn't try front 
runners front and rear as a third option. I was pretty happy with the results 
this may work for your friend.

Darrell Pitts
Alberta Canada

Quoting DougOdom <dlodom at charter.net>:

> A friend is building an E or F Diesel truck. It will only go about 130 
> mph.  He asked me about tires. Book says OEM H rated.  OK, I have never 
> run street tires at Bonneville or El Mirage so I'm asking anyone out 
> there  that runs a small  car or truck what tires do you like?  I know 
> he will like the cost a whole lot better than the frontrunners.
> Doug in big ditch
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