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Re: Trailer Sway...tires make a difference

To: RodsINTOMG@aol.com, rwg1@cornell.edu
Subject: Re: Trailer Sway...tires make a difference
From: Oddcarnut@aol.com
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 20:49:03 EST
In a message dated 10/31/99 1:28:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
RodsINTOMG@aol.com writes:

<< Moral of story, tires on the tow vehicle make a big difference. >>

Tires on the trailer can also make a difference.  And tire pressure on both 
is critical.  Tire load capacity and durability at speed is quite sensitive 
to pressure.  If you are anywhere near max vehicle load make sure the tow 
vehicle tire pressures are set to the proper level.  Many trucks have a 
normal load and max load pressure spec. On a trailer, weigh it with all the 
stuff you normally haul.  Then compare this to the loadrating marked on the 
tires.  If you are close to the max load rating per tire, run them at the 
max. pressure listed on the tire for its rated load.

Happy towing

Ken Payne

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