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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: Smokescreen on February 21, 2009, 11:24:32 AM

Title: Geeking out on tyres
Post by: Smokescreen on February 21, 2009, 11:24:32 AM
Tyre measurements (http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p1f4C2F49KbMgL1b_Oex8YA)

So a buddy and I have been geeking out on tyres for awhile and he started a spreadsheet to aquire data on different tyres etc...  I don't know how to post an exel spreadsheet here, but if it can be doen, tell me, and I'll post it up

I'd love to get measurements form anyone willing to do their own measuring, and then we could get a real knowledge base going!
W

tell me how it's done people, and I'll have it up.  then I'd be interested to hear what you think should be added etc..
W (again)


Tyre measurements (http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p1f4C2F49KbMgL1b_Oex8YA)

Title: Re: Geeking out on tyres
Post by: Smokescreen on February 21, 2009, 12:12:37 PM
okay, so I found one way to do it.  Hope this works for anyone interested in making additions.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p1f4C2F49KbMgL1b_Oex8YA&hl=en (http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p1f4C2F49KbMgL1b_Oex8YA&hl=en)

for the time being, please don't add any columns unless you note something pertinent that we missed
Title: Re: Geeking out on tyres
Post by: Alexandre on February 22, 2009, 06:18:18 PM
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff203/alecdmurrayS4R/tires.jpg)
Title: Re: Geeking out on tyres
Post by: Smokescreen on February 23, 2009, 07:37:38 AM
so, now that there's a google app for this, I'd love to see some others posting their tyre numbers as they come in.  i think you can see the usefulness of this kind of data, as aside from caring about the shape of tyres, which I care about a lot, this can give some indication of that changes in geometry that shoing your bike in particular rubber can cause.  Also, I'm wanting to add a subjective impressions column wherein we can describe shape and riding impressions, and maybe a perceived tyre life section wherein owners can give a mileage indication of replacement intervals as well as what kind of of riding was being done to achieve the mileage indicated.  Gimme time and I'll have both of these up!
W
Title: Re: Geeking out on tyres
Post by: corey on February 23, 2009, 08:00:53 AM
any thoughts on adding a price paid, and perhaps mileage/life of tire columns?
could be helpful to alot of people.
Title: Re: Geeking out on tyres
Post by: Smokescreen on February 23, 2009, 04:24:24 PM
It's been done! So feel free to start sharing your knowledge!!
W
Title: Re: Geeking out on tyres
Post by: dlearl476 on February 28, 2009, 09:04:34 PM
This is a great idea.  As soon as I get my new Michelins mounted, I'll have three pairs I can measure.
Title: Re: Geeking out on tyres
Post by: Ddan on March 01, 2009, 04:44:54 AM
How about adding a column for weight?