The Silver Streak E-mail ListArchive Files[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] RE: [SilverStreak] Flipped axels sound decision
I have noted all of the discussion about trailer height, and only have this comment. Lower is more stable. BUT raising the trailer 3-4 inches will still result in a trailer that is stable to tow. The real secret is to have enough tongue weight, and keep the tires inflated to the max listed pressure on the sidewall. One of the "Best" safety measures is to tow with a dually pickup. The 4 tires on the rear of the truck will minimize any "steering" effect imparted by the trailer, give much better stopping ability, while reducing drastically any tendency for the trailer to force a jackknife, and if or when you have a flat rear tire on the tow vehicle, there is no loss of control. I no longer run "Trailer" tires on any of my trailers, work trailers, Race Car trailer, or Silver Streak. I ALWAYS PUT ON LIGHT TRUCK TIRES. Preferably load range E, but load range D is OK for most trailers under 8,000 lbs. gross weight. Unfortunately MOST of the current crop of "Trailer" rated tires have VERY POOR PERFORMANCE AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 50-55 MPH. Separated treads and tires blown out through the sidewall are common, even on tires less than 2 years old, that were always properly inflated, and well within the load range listed on the sidewall. I have switched to using Light Truck tires with a speed rating of 85+ MPH, even if I never intend to tow above 55 MPH. That one move stopped all of my tire failure problems on the various Tank, Equipment, Race Car, and Travel Trailers over the past three years. Ralph
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