Trailer tires

From: jckniese@francomm.com
Date: Wed Mar 22 2000 - 12:01:00 PST


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hlg@pacbell.net wrote:
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> Susan wrote:
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> > (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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
> >
> Harry Gordon
> P14 #234, Manatee
> Mountain View, CA

Every summer I see people with 8-inch tires sitting along side the
highway with flat tires. If I had a trailer with 8-inch tires, I would
up grade to 12-inch and keep the 8-inch ones for spares.
My P19 came with 12-inch tires and I purchased 13-inch tires to replace
them.....going to carry the 12-inchers for spares. The 13-inch tires
fit under the fenders ok.
Bob
P19#1148
Dovie
Duanesburg,NY



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