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[VACList] New Tires and Wheels



We can say the tires are over 25 years old because we've had the trailer 
over 25 years, and they weren't new when we got it.  It's been a couple 
of years since we've been out, and we didn't use it much the last three or 
four years before that.

Yes, we've been very impressed at how well the tires lasted.  This may 
be significantly due to the fact that, fully loaded, the trailer only loads 
the tires to approximately 60% of their rated load.  Unlike some reports 
I've read, the tires have not developed fissures, lumps, or other visible 
defects.  And, nylon (the cord material) is very rot resistant.


Lauren Countryman
23352