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03-28-2009, 08:03 PM #1
Ricing out 18 wheelers for better fuel economy?
http://www.cnn.com/video/?iref=videoglobal -- Look under "Trucks inspired by race cars" I couldnt get the exact link to work
Ok I get that aero dynamic rigs will get better mpg. It makes sense that two tires on either axle would be better then four.
But for God's Sake.
Did I really hear this right "Ground effects, spoilers and mudflaps are designed to cut down on drag and save fuel!"Last edited by J1211C; 03-28-2009 at 08:10 PM. Reason: link didnt work
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03-28-2009, 08:07 PM #2
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linki dont work
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03-28-2009, 08:15 PM #3
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03-28-2009, 09:28 PM #4
super single tires have been around for a while. All the drivers I ever talked to that ran them hated them because they weren't as stable on slick roads.
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03-28-2009, 10:08 PM #5
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do they really think the tire weight is really going to make any relevant difference compared to a 30 ton load?
And secondly, one major benefit of the two wheel system is protection against blow out, one goes, youve got a spare already in place, if one of those bad boys goes, youre in trouble
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