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Dec 6, 2013 | 10:56 AM
#121
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From: Minneapolis
Agree w/ these ^^ points.
Dec 11, 2013 | 09:49 AM
#123
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From: New York, NY
It appears RufMd's theory of the the tires playing a factor in the crash was true, besides the speeding of course.
"We've learned the experts have told the family ... a car going speeds approaching 90 MPH will lose traction after hitting a series of Botts' Dots. It's akin to driving on ice -- and control is further compromised by the fact that the Porsche was outfitted with special racing tires that have very little tread."
Paul Walker's Family Believes Road Bumps Sealed His Fate | TMZ.com
"We've learned the experts have told the family ... a car going speeds approaching 90 MPH will lose traction after hitting a series of Botts' Dots. It's akin to driving on ice -- and control is further compromised by the fact that the Porsche was outfitted with special racing tires that have very little tread."
Paul Walker's Family Believes Road Bumps Sealed His Fate | TMZ.com
Last edited by ajs887; Dec 11, 2013 at 09:52 AM.
Dec 12, 2013 | 08:10 AM
#125
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In the hands of a race driver, control is not compromised by the lack of tread. It's actually better. Whoever said that is a tad off, unless the pavement was wet or something. The dots didn't help, but the car could "hook up" better after. I guess it could have "hooked up" a little to good, but their verbiage is wrong.
Dec 12, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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