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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-30-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
Traction is not just forward driving force; it...

Traction is not just forward driving force; it applies to braking and lateral force as well. Is that what has you confused?
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-08-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
The belts are the strips of reinforcing cord...

The belts are the strips of reinforcing cord which circle around the outside of the tire, under the tread (not behind the sidewall). They keep the tread flat, so it looks like a modern tire, rather...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-08-2021, 03:16 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
I still don't see it. The tread wear pattern is...

I still don't see it. The tread wear pattern is more wear on the outer edges of the tread, which would be the opposite of "ballooning", and suggests inadequate inflation (or if only on the outer...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 08-07-2021, 03:11 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
I can't see it. The difference in tread wear is...

I can't see it. The difference in tread wear is obvious (especially the outer tread block row), but I don't see any difference that might be called ballooning. I'm not saying it's not there, just...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-01-2021, 03:36 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
Tire load ratings are standardized, so all ST...

Tire load ratings are standardized, so all ST tires of the same size and load range will have the same load capacity. The inflation pressure is linked to the load capacity: for the same load range,...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-28-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
The higher-rated tire does have a stronger...

The higher-rated tire does have a stronger sidewall, but it doesn't help with load capacity unless the higher pressure is used. At the same pressure, they have the same load capacity.

The stronger...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-27-2021, 09:42 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
As I hope most people realize by now, these tires...

As I hope most people realize by now, these tires don't have 8-ply construction (and don't need it). "Ply ratings" is an obsolete system of describing load range by comparison with antiquated tire...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-27-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
I assume that the wheel offset is 3/8" more...

I assume that the wheel offset is 3/8" more negative, compensating for all but 1/8" of the 1/2" of additional backspacing caused by the added 1" of wheel width.


The extra one inch of wheel width...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-27-2021, 11:24 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
The load rating is only higher because the new...

The load rating is only higher because the new tires are Load Range D, while the old ones were Load Range C; Carlisle makes Load Range D, too, but the trailer didn't have them (because it doesn't...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-06-2020, 12:44 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
Ah, thanks... The schedule was clear: full...

Ah, thanks... The schedule was clear: full bearing and brake service every second year (at an RV service centre) - that makes sense to me - and EZ-Lube grease flush on the alternate years. I...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-05-2020, 04:33 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
It's ridiculously wasteful, but certainly not a...

It's ridiculously wasteful, but certainly not a huge expense. It's also entirely pointless, since there is no reason to flush the grease - assuming that you don't back your trailer down a boat ramp...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-05-2020, 12:18 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
Yes, and with those cavities having to be filled,...

Yes, and with those cavities having to be filled, a grease change using EZ-Lube takes many times as much grease as just greasing the bearings. Most of the grease pumped into hubs with EZ-Lube just...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-04-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
EZ-Lube is alway controversial in this forum. Use...

EZ-Lube is alway controversial in this forum. Use it if you want, but if your hub caps block access it's not a problem. You can even have a cap which blocks the hub but still use EZ-Lube, by removing...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-03-2020, 11:18 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
Escapes seem to generally come with EZ-Lube hubs...

Escapes seem to generally come with EZ-Lube hubs which can have grease added through a fitting in the end of the spindle; however, they are not boat trailers, so there's no need to use this.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 12-02-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
No, the 205/75R15 size has been standard on all...

No, the 205/75R15 size has been standard on all models for quite a few years; it was 205/75R14 before that, with the original single-axle 5.0 getting a larger size (I think 215/75R15) for a while.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-29-2020, 03:21 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
While 16" trailer wheels for 5-bolt hubs are not...

While 16" trailer wheels for 5-bolt hubs are not common (and maybe not available at all), 6-bolt will work, in the 6-on-5.5" pattern.


Although 5-on-4.5" hubs are standard equipment for the...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-28-2020, 08:09 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
They are both Load Range D; neither will actually...

They are both Load Range D; neither will actually have 8 plies of reinforcement. From a previous round of this discussion:

Since the stock size of tires on any Escape has more than enough load...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 11-28-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 28,455
Posted By Brian B-P
That's not true. The only type of tires which are...

That's not true. The only type of tires which are not suitable for use at their full load rating with trailers are "passenger car" tires - the ones that usually have a type/size designation starting...
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