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Trailer Tire question
I have a tandem axle boat trailer which currently has four bias-ply tires
with disc brakes on the rear axle. The two tires on the brake axle are worn and I am considering replacing them with Radials; I understand that you never mix bias-ply and radials on the same axle, any reason that I should not put radials on the back axle, and leave the bias-ply's on the forward axle?? Thanks- Bruce - Durham, NC USA |
Trailer Tire question
On Tue, 24 Feb 2004 01:49:41 GMT, "Bruce"
wrote: I have a tandem axle boat trailer which currently has four bias-ply tires with disc brakes on the rear axle. The two tires on the brake axle are worn and I am considering replacing them with Radials; I understand that you never mix bias-ply and radials on the same axle, any reason that I should not put radials on the back axle, and leave the bias-ply's on the forward axle?? Never mix bias ply/radial tires period. They are incompatible. Later, Tom S. Woodstock, CT ---------- Basic Fishing Program: 10 - Fish 20 - Eat 30 - Sleep 40 - Goto 10 |
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I've never understood why one would want radials on a trailer anyway? It's
not like you're after cornering. "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Tue, 24 Feb 2004 01:49:41 GMT, "Bruce" wrote: I have a tandem axle boat trailer which currently has four bias-ply tires with disc brakes on the rear axle. The two tires on the brake axle are worn and I am considering replacing them with Radials; I understand that you never mix bias-ply and radials on the same axle, any reason that I should not put radials on the back axle, and leave the bias-ply's on the forward axle?? Never mix bias ply/radial tires period. They are incompatible. Later, Tom S. Woodstock, CT ---------- Basic Fishing Program: 10 - Fish 20 - Eat 30 - Sleep 40 - Goto 10 |
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On Tue, 24 Feb 2004 21:51:39 GMT, "Lawrence James"
wrote: I've never understood why one would want radials on a trailer anyway? It's not like you're after cornering. Radials have better load distribution than bias ply and they flex more - bias ply tires will bounce under stress. Later, Tom S. Woodstock, CT ---------- Basic Fishing Program: 10 - Fish 20 - Eat 30 - Sleep 40 - Goto 10 |
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 24 Feb 2004 21:51:39 GMT, "Lawrence James" wrote: I've never understood why one would want radials on a trailer anyway? It's not like you're after cornering. Radials have better load distribution than bias ply and they flex more - bias ply tires will bounce under stress. Indeed; I have four radials on my alum Yo Ho trailer, which also has torsion bar suspension. It is a "different" kind of tow, and disconcerting to watch if you are not used to torsion bar axles. |
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 24 Feb 2004 21:51:39 GMT, "Lawrence James" wrote: I've never understood why one would want radials on a trailer anyway? It's not like you're after cornering. Radials have better load distribution than bias ply and they flex more - bias ply tires will bounce under stress. Later, Tom S. Woodstock, CT ---------- Basic Fishing Program: 10 - Fish 20 - Eat 30 - Sleep 40 - Goto 10 I guess one could not expect them to hold up against sun any better ? I will be replacing the tires on my trailer this year I am certin. Any advice on which trailer tires hold up against the sun the best, as mine are cracking on the side walls, would be welcome. Don't do many long distance trips as the boat is stored on the trailer right next to the the lake. We may take it to another lake if one appeals to us. But that only happens mabe once a year. Capt Jack R.. |
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On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:27:36 GMT, Jack Redington
wrote: Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Tue, 24 Feb 2004 21:51:39 GMT, "Lawrence James" wrote: I've never understood why one would want radials on a trailer anyway? It's not like you're after cornering. Radials have better load distribution than bias ply and they flex more - bias ply tires will bounce under stress. Later, Tom S. Woodstock, CT ---------- Basic Fishing Program: 10 - Fish 20 - Eat 30 - Sleep 40 - Goto 10 I guess one could not expect them to hold up against sun any better ? I will be replacing the tires on my trailer this year I am certin. Any advice on which trailer tires hold up against the sun the best, as mine are cracking on the side walls, would be welcome. Sun isn't the culprit - it's the long term weight on the tires that causes the flexing that cracks the sidewalls. To put it another way, if the tires are stationary for long periods of time, temperature will expand and contract the air inside the tire causing the tire to shrink and expand unevenly because of the weight being applied all in one place. Those cracks aren't from the sun drying out the rubber, but from stress. To keep them from cracking, you need to take the weight off the tires by raising the trailer so the tires aren't on the ground or move the trailer around once every couple of days. If my Ranger is going to be sitting for a while (like if I'm using the Contender for offshore trips) I use a set of bottle jacks and put the axel on blocks. Takes ten minutes to do. The tires on the Ranger trailer look as good as they did new and the boat is a 2001 with plenty of miles on them. Later, Tom S. Woodstock, CT ---------- Basic Fishing Program: 10 - Fish 20 - Eat 30 - Sleep 40 - Goto 10 |
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:27:36 GMT, Jack Redington wrote: Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Tue, 24 Feb 2004 21:51:39 GMT, "Lawrence James" wrote: I've never understood why one would want radials on a trailer anyway? It's not like you're after cornering. Radials have better load distribution than bias ply and they flex more - bias ply tires will bounce under stress. Later, Tom S. Woodstock, CT ---------- Basic Fishing Program: 10 - Fish 20 - Eat 30 - Sleep 40 - Goto 10 I guess one could not expect them to hold up against sun any better ? I will be replacing the tires on my trailer this year I am certin. Any advice on which trailer tires hold up against the sun the best, as mine are cracking on the side walls, would be welcome. Sun isn't the culprit - it's the long term weight on the tires that causes the flexing that cracks the sidewalls. To put it another way, if the tires are stationary for long periods of time, temperature will expand and contract the air inside the tire causing the tire to shrink and expand unevenly because of the weight being applied all in one place. Those cracks aren't from the sun drying out the rubber, but from stress. To keep them from cracking, you need to take the weight off the tires by raising the trailer so the tires aren't on the ground or move the trailer around once every couple of days. If my Ranger is going to be sitting for a while (like if I'm using the Contender for offshore trips) I use a set of bottle jacks and put the axel on blocks. Takes ten minutes to do. The tires on the Ranger trailer look as good as they did new and the boat is a 2001 with plenty of miles on them. Later, Tom S. Woodstock, CT ---------- Basic Fishing Program: 10 - Fish 20 - Eat 30 - Sleep 40 - Goto 10 Hummmm That make since,The boat is moved every weekend in the summer but not much in the winter... Mucho Thanks Tom. Capt Jack R.. |
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"Jack Redington" wrote in message hlink.net... Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: Any advice on which trailer tires hold up against the sun the best, as mine are cracking on the side walls, would be welcome. They make tire covers for RV's, that's probably your best bet. Rich |
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On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 10:29:34 -0500, "Gene Kearns"
wrote: On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:42:49 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: Sun isn't the culprit - To put it another way, if the tires are stationary for long periods of time, temperature will expand and contract the air inside the tire causing the tire to shrink and expand unevenly because of the weight being applied all in one place. Those cracks aren't from the sun drying out the rubber, but from stress. That is about the silliest stuff I have ever read. See: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...rcracking.html I stand by what I said. Which, curiously enough, is pretty much what the article said with the exception of sun. Later, Tom S. Woodstock, CT ---------- Basic Fishing Program: 10 - Fish 20 - Eat 30 - Sleep 40 - Goto 10 |
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