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basjoos · 12-05-2009, 09:18 AM

I always wondered how Fred Flintstone was able to propel his car with just his feet. I guess those ultra-wide tires on his car produced some really low RR values.

I'm sure the width vs. RR curve has a point of diminishing returns.

12-05-2009, 09:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
basjoos Master EcoModder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 740 Aerocivic - '92 Civic CX Last 3: 70.54 mpg (US) AerocivicLB - '92 Civic CX Team Honda 90 day: 70.97 mpg (US) Thanks: 1 Thanked 147 Times in 77 Posts	I always wondered how Fred Flintstone was able to propel his car with just his feet. I guess those ultra-wide tires on his car produced some really low RR values. I'm sure the width vs. RR curve has a point of diminishing returns. __________________ aerocivic.com