Re: A8 Electronic Speed Limitation?

["Rudy Consolacion" <rconsolacion@kumhotech.com>]

Car manufacturers sometimes use V- and Z-rated rubber to get better 
handling because their constructions have more reinforcement.

Rudy C.
87 5ktq
97 a42.8q

> Date:          Wed, 15 Oct 1997 14:23:03 -0700
> To:            quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> From:          Linus Toy <linust@mindspring.com>
> Subject:       Re: A8 Electronic Speed Limitation?

>
> 
> even so, these tires are only good to 149 mph.  
> 
> i've alwasy wondered:  why did Audi install V or better rated tires on the
> S4 but limit the car to 130 mph?  or put a warning not to exceed 130mph in
> my 200q book with V-rated tires?
> 
> --linus
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