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Old 06-03-2011, 12:35 AM   #36 (permalink)
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Dropped the 195/65-15 mules off to be mounted today, but I didn't get back to pick them up before the shop closed. I won't be able to do testing until mid-June. I propose ABCA cruise control and P&G testing over the same 10 mile course. To minimize the number of mountings/dismountings, the three different-sized front pairs will all drag the same 205/50-17 rears, and I plan to run them like this:

205/50-17 cruise control 33 mph
205/50-17 P&G 25-40 mph
195/65-15 cruise control 33 mph
195/65-15 P&G 25-40 mph
185/60-15 cruise control 33 mph
185/60-15 P&G 25-40 mph
205/50-17 cruise control 33 mph
205/50-17 P&G 25-40 mph

All cruise control tests will run at actual speeds as indicated by my Garmin Nuvi GPS.
P&G tests will run 1500-2500 rpm in 4th gear at roughly 78-83 load, with EOC.
I know the stock 185/60-15 tires use a 1.033 distance calibration (10 miles on the odometer is 10.33 miles actually traveled), and the new 205/50-17s use a 1.099 distance calibration. I'll establish the distance calibration for the 195/65-15 mules before testing.
I will inflate all tires to maximum sidewall (cold) pressure.
I will record temperature, weather, wind, and road conditions. The test road has little traffic, and I will run it on a weekend to avoid interference.
I have weighed the stock wheel/tire (185/60-15) combo at 35.3 lbs, and the 205/50-17 replacement combo at 47.3 lbs. I'll weigh the 195/65-15 mules when I pick them up. I'm assuming they'll weigh about 37.5 lbs.

Now is your chance to propose any changes, and to question my methodology. Any and all comments are appreciated.
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