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Subject:Re: Wheels, Tires and thePhysics, true speed
From:t bill
Date:Wed, 4 Nov 1998 12:02:06 -0800

> If your speedo is showing an INDICATED 70 MPH,  your TRUE speed is
66 MPH.
> Time your, van and see for yourself.

Just did.  My Vanagon AUTOMATIC was close to right on.  I'd say right
on except I had trouble holding a steady 60.

 All cars show more than your are really
> traveling.

Not so.  Many of my cars were right on, my RX-7 showed LESS than my
true speed with stock wheels and tires!

TBill
83.5 Westy
(for sale)
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