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Susan wrote:
> (1) I am thinking of trailing my P-15 several hundred miles/day on
>Interstate to go into the Florida west coast to do some sailing over Easter.
>Are there any things I need to watch for at Interstate speeds, like tires
>melting away, etc.? Those are really small tires. Advice is welcome.
If you have 8-inch wheels on your trailer, I would recommend cruising at no
more than 55 or 60. Be sure to keep the tires fully inflated, and check for
bulges. A bulge indicates an internal failure, likely due to overheating. I
have never worn out a trailer tire but have replaced two or three that
developed bulges. I recently changed from 5.60 tires on 8-inch wheels to
5.20 tires on 12-inch wheels to reduce the highway rotation speed.
Immediately after stopping from a stretch of highway driving, check your
trailer hubs. They will normally feel warm, but if they feel hot your
bearings may need attention.
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Harry Gordon
P14 #234, Manatee
Mountain View, CA
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