The figure I have heard most is 17% rolling resistance on salt as compared
to asphalt or cement.
Not familiar enough with ElMirage to comment ... some real experts out there
who know however.
Wes
----------
> From: "Paul W" <pdubyou@hotmail.com>
> To: land-speed@autox.team.net
> Subject: Traction question
> Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 09:16:06 PST
>
>I've been lurking for a few and learning a ton.
>
>Between the tire and spoiler discussion of recent times I have a question
>related to traction. Having never been to the any of the lake beds (but
>planning to in the next year or two) I am trying to get a handle on what to
>expect. What does the surface compare to? Regular dirt road, regular dirt,
>gravel, something else? Is there a rule-of-thumb for deciding if a vehicle
>should go 'X' fast on pavement, it will go 'X-Y' fast on the salt (or
>something like that)?
>
>TIA
>
>Paul Woodman
>
>
|