[mdlug] Automotive technical info wanted (only slightly off topic)

[Clinton V. Weiss]

On 5/14/07, Jeff Hanson <jhansonxi at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 5/11/07, Drew <drew4096 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Additional info: I've determined experimentally that (1) the trip
> > odometer reads 15%
> > short. That is, for every mile I travel, the trip odometer advances
> > 0.85 of a mile; and
>
> That can happen if you have oversize tires.  It's why real researchers
> use a fifth wheel or other means to determine ground speed.

That's too bad, this would have been a great way to keep the miles
down on my lease!

(Although buying oversized tires would probably amount to more than
just paying the overmiles fee)


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Clinton V. Weiss
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