Re: How to burn the tires off the truck?

From: Terrible Tom (SilverEightynine@earthlink.net)
Date: Wed Oct 23 2002 - 00:44:50 EDT


Ummm - you feeling ok Steve? LOL

steve preston wrote:
> Jon,the only way to light up the tires with a 3.9 is
> by the aid of an accelerant,such as kerosene or a good
> lighter fluid. :) There are a myriad of good tires
> that aren`t expensive,and that are reputable. But from
> what you describe,and if I understand properly,your
> intentions are to purposely wear your tires out by
> spinning your wheels at a higher velocity than the
> mass of the vehicle is able be propelled,thereby
> negating friction by the sudden propogation of torque
> throughout the vehicle`s driveline. I cannot recommend
> such an action at this time,and here`s why: Not only
> will this bit of seemingly harmless folly degrade the
> environment by the dispersion of insoluble pollutants
> into our atmostphere,wreaking havoc with our
> weather,creating ozone-depleting gasses,and actually
> making the sun much hotter,but you will definitely
> injure innocent bystanders,if not immediately by
> flying debris,then over the course of their lifetimes
> by debilitating conditions,not the least of which
> including black lung disease,and simple chronic
> halitosis. And let me warn you of the litany of
> traffic violations you will no doubt incur by your
> reckless actions,thereby offsetting the savings that
> may be realized with the purchase of perhaps a
> lesser-known tire brand,and creating unnecessary
> tensions between yourself,and local law enforcement
> officials.
>
> (So go ahead and get some Coopers,they`re pretty good
> tires). Steve P.
> --- Jonathan Lumpkin <jonathan@crazy-train.net> wrote:
>
>>Hey Again
>>
>>If you read my previous post....we have some bad
>>tires. Due to waranty
>>stuff...we wont get free/new ones. So she has
>>decided to go with some
>>Futuras or another set of Goodyear wranglers.
>>
>>Well...that means we get to have fun. Anyone have
>>any tips on how to light
>>up the tires on a 3.9. we would love to see some
>>smoke. Any tips? This
>>things is mostly stock, except for a K&N drop in.
>>
>>Also, any one ever used Futuras? What are some other
>>inexpensive but nice
>>quality tires?
>>
>>Jon Lumpkin
>>Girlfiriend owns - 2001 Dakota Sport, 4X2, 3.9V6,
>>Flame Red, K&N Drop in,
>>
>
>
>
> =====
> 2001 Dodge Dakota 4X4 Sport RC,Flame Red/4.7L V8/45RFE auto/3.92 limited-slip/16" aluminum wheels/Infinity CD-cassette system.
>
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