Re: No slouch

[Wolff <wolff_b@ix.netcom.com>]

The A8 uses a larger diameter tire than the type 44. 225/60-16 on the
A-8 while using the same A8 wheels on a 44 one would run 225/50-16 or
205/55-16 tires. Perhaps the taller tires on the A8 cause some of the
lazy handling that the magazines have reported?
Wolff

Phil Payne wrote:
> 
> In message <199809022330.XAA05980@smtp.amb.org> ti@amb.org (Ti Kan) writes:
> 
> > The US version of the A8 4.2 does 0-60 in 6.9 seconds.  That's pretty
> > d*mn quick in my book!
> 
> There aren't many straights on UK A-roads in general, and the A423 is
> especially devoid of them.  I was outdragging him - just - on the
> straights and losing him _completely_ on the bends.  I saw it 'jig'
> a little following me round one bend, and then he backed off.  He
> caught up when I reached the outskirts of Daventry.
> 
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