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One of the most impressive things about the 2009 Corvette ZR1 is how much grip it has. Normally, sticking 638 HP into something that weighs just 3,350 LBS and driving only the rear wheels would result in massive amounts of wheel spin, both in a straight line and around corners. But in the ZR1, it doesn’t — not without significant provocation. This is partly due to the whiz-bang magnetic damping system that adjusts itself near-instantaneously to keep the car level around corners and keep the tires in contact with the road over rough surfaces. But a big part of its grip, and the resulting 7:26.4 ‘Ring time , comes down to the tires: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZPs specially developed, racecar-style, alongside the ZR1. galleryPost('zr1pilotsport', 3, 'Michelin PS2 ZP'); Specific to the ZR1, the 285/30-19 front and 335/25-20 rear tires use a different compound from that of the normal PS2s (which can also be found on the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V ), designed to deliver ultimate...
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newVideoPlayer("/JettaVsTire_Jalopnik.flv", 506, 423,""); Last week we showed you the runaway truck tire that destroyed a poor little Jetta, and without a police report, we could only speculate as to what really happened. Given the high interest, the intrepid TexasAreHot worked to track down more information. As most of you surmised, it was a trailer tire that went AWOL at high speed. But what was missing was an explanation for the curious angle at which said tire entered the dealership. The answer, and a picture of the poor car responsible, below the jump. galleryPost('vwjettatire', 4, 'That Will Buff Right Out Part One'); It turns out that the tire separated from the truck and then made contact with this very thrashed Camaro Z28, which acted as the perfect ramp with which to launch the tire into the dealership. That's what's happening just as the video begins. As far as we know, this is the extent of the damage from one seriously wicked (possibly...
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newVideoPlayer("/JettaVsTire_Jalopnik.flv", 506, 423,""); There's no better way to start the week than with a video of an 18-wheeler tire spinning out-of-control and finding a Dallas-area Volkswagen dealership as a brake. The tire miraculously manages to avoid a large chunk of the lucky dealers' inventory by leaping a row of cars, but not before finding a home in the back of an unlucky Volkswagen Jetta. Photos of the crunched VW below the jump. galleryPost('vwjettatire', 2, 'That Will Buff Right Out');Thankfully, no one was hurt and the security camera was in place to catch the incident, the aftermath and the owner of the dealership using all seven words you can't say on TV (yes, we're sad we lost George Carlin, too). And thanks to TexasAreHot for sharing this incredible video. [Source: YouTube]
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The Self Inflating Tire is simpler than it sounds, consisting of just two components: a peristaltic pump and a valve that stops over-inflation. Basically, a round tube embedded in the tire's sidewall is compressed at the bottom as the tire rolls, forcing air into the tire. Once it's inflated to the proper pressure the valve -- which can be electric or mechanical -- shuts off. That's it. Wish you'd thought of it? The system is notable because it doesn't need an external air compressor or any other hardware. Just by driving around (a mile should be enough to compensate for a month's worth of normal air-loss, according to the company), you'll keep your tires at their ideal pressures. Obviously, keeping your tires at the correct pressure is good for safety, economy and tire wear. The Self Inflating Tire is currently being developed for production by Coda Development. With the ability to be incorporated either in the tire sidewall or rim, it should prove cheap and...
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Roses? Check. Candles? Check. Nice dinner in the oven? Check. Beautiful place setting with automotive theme? Negative. It's a shame you forget the smallest parts of your romantic Valentine's Day dinner, such as the nice plates, glasses and silverware. Help is available, however. Say hello to the gearhead place setting. Nothing says romance like eating prime rib out of a tire with wrenches and pliers. An included chrome hubcap is just the right amount of shine for the tire--and great for keeping your finely cooked dinner warm as your transport it from kitchen to dining room. Ever drink wine out of a piston-shaped mug? Me neither, but with classy equipment like that, you're bound to get some Saint V's Day desert after the actual dinner is all said and done. [ Product Page via Nerdapproved ]
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