Re: Most dangerous braking situation...

[jlandry@domain.elided (John A. Landry)]

When he stopped taking his medication, strange voices in Doug Rasmussen
<DougRasmussen@domain.elided>'s head said:

>The front wheel lockup is not
>considered as dangerous cause you can still steer the vehicle.

What???  They must be kidding!  Steer with a locked wheel?

>I seem to remember something about tire dealers putting your
>worst tread tires (most likely to blowout) on the front rather than
>the rear.

This is contrary to everything I've ever heard... not that what I've heard
is correct.

This would be a good subject to study about by ordering another book from
the SAE bookstore.

Regards,

John L.
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