Sentences with phrase «braking distance»

The tyre also provides motorists with shorter braking distances in a variety of weather conditions and a high mileage performance.

They reduce braking distance on cold, wet, ice and snow - covered roads in comparison to all - season tires.

With a top speed of 180 mph and a 60 - 0 mph braking distance of 114 feet, this vehicle is a work of performance.

The right tire for the conditions has serious implications for braking distance.

This guarantees better acceleration and shorter braking distances at high and low temperatures — in wet or dry conditions.

Should improve braking distance by ~ 20 ft for repeated heavy braking events.

Shouldn't really affect braking distance nearly as much either.

Engineers estimate an 8 - percent gain in maximum lateral acceleration, to more than 1.1 g, and improved braking distance.

So assuming the same tires, and brakes that can hold the tires at that maximum static force, I don't see why mass would increase braking distance.

All the best — from the high safety standard to excellent braking distances and easy - handling to the best cost balance, the A5 provides a convincing performance.

In the snow, they were pretty lousy, requiring severely extended braking distances and a constant argument with the traction control system to get moving.

Drivers are supposed to give themselves adequate braking distance regardless of the traffic and conditions on the road.

The smallest changes make big differences to things like braking distances so having appropriate rubber fitted at different times of the year really does make sense.

3D edges allow greater contact with the road for shorter braking distances particularly in wet conditions.

Poor braking distances, not enough power, fuel economy should be better, button - happy stereo and climate controls.

This difference can save lives: at a speed of 100 km / h it is equivalent to 5.6 meters braking distance.

Driving this car is as easy as possible, my only concern will be braking distances who tend to be a little bit longer than on my previous car.

Panic braking distances could be improved but brake pedal feel is excellent.

The optional 240 mm front disc brake that is being offered in sync with the rear 110 mm drum brakes definitely helps in reducing braking distances comfortably.

This results in reduced braking distance & improved balance, leading to more confident riding compared to conventional braking.

The new racing carbon ceramic braking system also delivers shorter braking distances and is generally more efficient due to the weight saving.

Suspension stiffness - this would lessen the front dipping, but does that even affect braking distance?

Reviews: * Engine choices include gas and diesel; comfortable seating; high - quality interior and construction; excellent braking distances.

Drivers must allow adequate braking distance and they must maintain an appropriate speed for the conditions.

And, in a statement the Ministry of Finance says, «Winter tires that are in good condition can shorten braking distances by as much as 25 per cent.»

A BFYB judge declared that «the GP aces the field on braking distance from 100km / h» — a result achieved thanks to an individual traction control system, bespoke racing suspension and exclusive 17 - inch rims which house the high performance braking system including a six piston fixed front brake caliper.

This gives the R - model cars a 100 — 0 km / h braking distance of 37 metres (preliminary figure)

This increases our winter tires» ability to grip while decreasing braking distance compared to summer tires in cold conditions.

FOUR WHEELER's highly experienced judging staff thoroughly evaluates each vehicle in a variety of terrain and conditions ranging from 0 -60-mph and quarter - mile acceleration and 60 -0-mph braking distance at the race track, to real - world situations on the highway, down back roads, in traffic, and, of course, through every off - road terrain imaginable.

Tesla apparently achieved the better braking distance by tweaking the software that controls the Model 3's antilock braking system, according to CR.

Performance targets for the all - new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 include a 0 — 60 mph time in the low 5 - second range, 0 — 100 — 0 mph in less than 17 seconds, a 1/4 - mile elapsed time of less than 14 seconds, 60 — 0 mph braking distance of approximately 100 feet, and a skid pad performance of 0.88 g.

We also measured braking distances from 50 mph and captured left and right lateral acceleration on a 200 - foot skidpad.

Shorter braking distances compared to previous models are obtained thanks to a 3D designed edge to the tyre.

Variable Contact Patch 3.0 evenly distributes pressure across the contact patch, and the silica - infused center compound reduces braking distance in the wet.

Actual braking distances are quadratic in speed, and so separation should also be quadratic.

Races are good; tight and technical thanks to tough braking distances and spirally layouts; but you'll have to make your own fun or find online opposition to keep them going.

My contorted foot has hit fresh air where it anticipated a middle pedal and now my generous braking distance is shrinking as quickly as my panic is rising.

You have to be almost methodical with gearchanges, patient with the front - end to make sure it bites and stays on line, and you have to really think about braking distances.

Out on the road, it feels nimbler and easier to live with, aside from a very unboosted braking system that requires looking ahead to compensate for sizable braking distances.

Whether that be the need to accelerate hard to negotiate dangerous speed differentials, or maintain a larger gap to the car in front in case of emergency, where the higher speeds translate to exaggerated braking distances.

«The ABS is calibrated well, but doesn't allow our snow tires enough slippage for the best possible braking distances — so I did sometimes have to yank the emergency brake to lock all four wheels and stop more quickly.

The regenerative braking effect drops off at lower speeds, and can not bring a vehicle to a complete halt reasonably quickly with current technology, although some cars like the Chevy Bolt can bring the vehicle to a complete stop on even surfaces when the driver knows the vehicle's regenerative braking distance.

«Modest off - road and towing capabilities; lackluster power and fuel economy from V6; only one body style available; longish braking distances.

Our panic - stop braking distance from 60 mph of 122 feet is average, but the Accord's brakes instill confidence thanks to good feel and arrow - straight stops.