When I asked a Good Year dealer about the difference in trailer tires he
said " I think they just have more UV protection in them ". So what is the
importance of buying them ???
Don
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From: "Nor Cal SAAC" <webmaster@norcal-saac.org>
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Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 11:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Vintage-race] Trailer tires
> Chris Thompson wrote:
>
>>
>> I will amend my always, always statement. There are some radials
>> specially designed with stiffer sidewalls for trailer application to
>> satisfy those folks who think radials are always better. But you have
>> to make sure to get these, and not ordinary car tires to put on your
>> trailer....
>
> I think that's the key point. Trailer tires have unique characteristics.
> Back in the 60s you could use a passenger car tire on your trailer,
> but a Passenger car *radial* was a bad idea. Now that they make *trailer*
> radials it's a moot point.... but I'm sure many people still are unaware
> of the importance of buying "trailer" tires.
>
> Walt
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