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Title: Top speed
Post by: amigov6 on 02 September 2007, 17:20:35
Some time ago a Top speed of your Omega post attracted some fun on here. Today i had the chance under suitable conditions to have a go for the first time. Got to an indicated 142/143mph, still creeping up slowly but started feeling a bit light for a big car so decided to quit while i was ahead.
      I've no need to do it again but at least i know now.
       P.S What's the speed rating for Michelin Primacy tyres? [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
Title: Re: Top speed
Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2007, 17:21:37
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Some time ago a Top speed of your Omega post attracted some fun on here. Today i had the chance under suitable conditions to have a go for the first time. Got to an indicated 142/143mph, still creeping up slowly but started feeling a bit light for a big car so decided to quit while i was ahead.
      I've no need to do it again but at least i know now.
       P.S What's the speed rating for Michelin Primacy tyres? [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
look at the speed rating, but should be W or Z...
Title: Re: Top speed
Post by: amigov6 on 02 September 2007, 17:23:38
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Some time ago a Top speed of your Omega post attracted some fun on here. Today i had the chance under suitable conditions to have a go for the first time. Got to an indicated 142/143mph, still creeping up slowly but started feeling a bit light for a big car so decided to quit while i was ahead.
      I've no need to do it again but at least i know now.
       P.S What's the speed rating for Michelin Primacy tyres? [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
       
      PPS. Speed rating on tyre wall says 94V.
Title: Re: Top speed
Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2007, 17:26:40
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Some time ago a Top speed of your Omega post attracted some fun on here. Today i had the chance under suitable conditions to have a go for the first time. Got to an indicated 142/143mph, still creeping up slowly but started feeling a bit light for a big car so decided to quit while i was ahead.
      I've no need to do it again but at least i know now.
       P.S What's the speed rating for Michelin Primacy tyres? [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
       
      PPS. Speed rating on tyre wall says 94V.
:o

thats about 130mph, and below manufacturers spec...  ...not sure insurance is valid  :-/
Title: Re: Top speed
Post by: Andy B on 02 September 2007, 17:54:28
IIRC it's only 3.0 cars that require W/Z rated tyres.
Title: Re: Top speed
Post by: TheBoy on 02 September 2007, 18:01:51
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IIRC it's only 3.0 cars that require W/Z rated tyres.
hmmm, possibly... ...worth checking.