Ed
I agree---7000# axels dual brakes--8 lug wheels 10 ply tires---I run 80 psi in
truck rear and trailer and the wheels interchange---75 mph 107 ---no tire heat
10,000# trailer
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> From: Ed Van Scoy <ed@vetteracing.com>
> Date: 2003/11/19 Wed PM 10:13:14 CST
> To: Sparky <wmtsmith@landracing.com>
> CC: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>,
> John Burk <joyseydevil@comcast.net>, land-speed@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Re: trailer sway
>
> Ditto to all those suggestions.... If trailer starts to sway
> Accelerate, even though your senses say to slow down, it will
> straighten out the trailer. You should have a controller that
> will allow you to activate the trailer brakes only...kinda
> like a chute straightens you out. If you are being passed by a
> semi, again accelerate, it will keep you straight when the
> semi takes your air. Now, big question Tom: What kinda tires
> allow you to pull 75+ without exploding????? I am using LT
> tires, and still budget 2 or 3 tires to B'Ville & 2 for a trip
> to EM!!! Could be the severe desert heat we have here.... I am
> thinking about going to a gooseneck with 7000# axels, which
> will allow me to use 8-lug wheels, and 10 ply truck tires.
> Overkill? I think not. In fact my dually is in the shop now
> having the left-rear fender replaced after a 20,000 mile
> General Ameristar seperated on the way to B'Ville, taking out
> my fender. Yeah, General Tires is paying for it.
> Ed
>
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"Sparky"
Lakester 2211
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