driving around the minefield - damage tally?
02-08-2008, 08:42 AM
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That makes sense. Somebody once told that it's actually ...
the asphalt they use.
Supposedly there is a difference in how oil is refined here in the States - asphalt is some kind of by-product of that process - and beacuse of that, asphalt they use is inferior to one used in Europe. Not sure if true, nor do I know how its all done.
Supposedly there is a difference in how oil is refined here in the States - asphalt is some kind of by-product of that process - and beacuse of that, asphalt they use is inferior to one used in Europe. Not sure if true, nor do I know how its all done.
02-08-2008, 04:08 PM
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Far less semi traffic, semi's weight 20,000lbs less, more tires per load (less PSI), better paving,
less summer heat, better quality workers, better quality preventative maintenance, very little use of sale in the winter,e tc.
All of the above important factors, but the overall thickness of the roads and the flexible layers make the euro so much better.
It's been pretty well documented/explained in a few car mags over the years.
Mike S
All of the above important factors, but the overall thickness of the roads and the flexible layers make the euro so much better.
It's been pretty well documented/explained in a few car mags over the years.
Mike S
02-10-2008, 08:50 AM
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Re: salt and quality of the road construction.
I gotta agree with the salt thing... I have lived in New England and upstate NY most of my life before moving to Chicago a few years ago. Chicago is ADDICTED to salt! The overuse of salt facilitates the thaw and freeze cycle.
In NE cities they use sand for traction with approx.10% salt mixed in. More importantly they PLOW and REMOVE the snow instead of trying to melt the snow on the roads. That way less water stays on the road when the temps are below zero, and seep into the cracks.
I swear that we need a class action against the DOT for all the damaged tires and wheels!
In NE cities they use sand for traction with approx.10% salt mixed in. More importantly they PLOW and REMOVE the snow instead of trying to melt the snow on the roads. That way less water stays on the road when the temps are below zero, and seep into the cracks.
I swear that we need a class action against the DOT for all the damaged tires and wheels!
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