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> Kevin Bottorff wrote: wrote in
> news:4951aeeb-048c-41ef-8aaa-
>> I'm talking about the Front-Rear percentage
>> weight distribution.
>>
>
> "there is nothing basic about that figure, almost no one needs that
> info. if you need it take it to a scale and figger it out your self
> not rocket science. KB "
>
> ________
> Used to be in every automotive publication,
> hard copy or online, and in dealer brochures.
>
> Is useful for those who like to fine-tune
> tire pressures for handling purposes, etc.
> Suppose a car has a 60/40(Front/Rr)
> weight distro. They might want to try putting
> 5psi extra in their front tires, or 2lbs psi less
> in the rears and 2lbs more in the fronts.
>
> That sort of thing. That's why I consider the
> info basic - unlike needing to know the #
> of turns steering lock to lock. Most drivers
> don't have use for that detail.

the only time you would have seen that from the dealer is if it was a
sports car. the enthouast mags did it for braging rights only. there is
so much more going on in handleing than weight split it really is only
useful if you are going to the nats ass of handeling. much more can be
done with sway bars and suspension than split influnced tire pressures.
KB