That is very interesting. Another thing that causes
blowouts is the wrong tire size. I learned after 5 blowouts that my tires were
not the right size for the trailer. A very expensive lesson, but one I will NOT
forget.
I may be slow, but I am NOT rich. I figured it out.
:)
the tire pressures on the tires themselves are for the safest ride. i am
a mechanic going on almost 30 years in the biz. NEVER overinflate your
tires! you are begging for flats! the max rating is for max weight. almost as
bad as overinflating is under inflating. 10 to 20% under the max is
acceptable. an underinflated tire will rapidly overheat and will cause a
blow-out... much more dangerous than a slow leak. the whole firestone recall a
few years back primarily on fords was NOT a defect with the tires! the fords
and other vehicles were having trouble passing the roll-over standards( too
top heavy). so in order to pass the safety testing they lowered the
recommended tire pressure to 22psi. this caused extreme overheating of the
tires. many blow-outs, crashes, injuries, deaths, and lawsuits later. ford and
firestone pulled the tires, replaced them with other brands and raised tire
pressures. firestone went out of business over that and their infamous 721
radials which would come apart at 70mph.
Rick As for me and
my horse, we shall serve the Lord. Gallopin' 2:4
