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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY

05-21-2007, 07:54 PM

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Peakster's Experiment #6: Mmm... DONUTS!

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Yeah. I've decided the only time I'll use the...

Yeah. I've decided the only time I'll use the donut tires again is when I go on a long cross-province road trip (with the normal tires in the back seat, just in case). The ~9% FE increase sure is...

Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY

05-06-2007, 06:34 PM

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Peakster's Experiment #6: Mmm... DONUTS!

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Posted By Peakster

I calculated the circumference to be 91% of...

I calculated the circumference to be 91% of the 'real tires'. From the treadwear, It looks like there's about 1.5 inches width of the tread that touches the ground.

I'm sure the results would...

Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY

05-05-2007, 07:59 PM

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Peakster's Experiment #6: Mmm... DONUTS!

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Posted By Peakster

Yes, it was a non-stop drive. Set the cruise...

Yes, it was a non-stop drive. Set the cruise control and go.

Yes. The speedometer/odometer is operated by (one or both of) the front tires (Figured that out when in winter when pressing the...

Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY

05-05-2007, 06:56 PM

Replies: 24

Peakster's Experiment #6: Mmm... DONUTS!

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Posted By Peakster

There's some visible wear on the tires already...

There's some visible wear on the tires already from the few tanks I've had them on. Just look at your owner's manual and it should state how much distance they're supposed to last. Mine are rated at...

Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY

05-05-2007, 05:02 PM

Replies: 24

Peakster's Experiment #6: Mmm... DONUTS!

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Posted By Peakster

Peakster's Experiment #6: Mmm... DONUTS!

Stemming off from one of my earliest threads (https://www.gassavers.org/showthread.php?t=1902&highlight=donut+tires) here at GS, I finally got off my butt and did the donut tire experiment today....

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