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davehultin
Explorer III
Aug 07, 2021

16 years with no blowouts, now two in a month.

I figure anyone pulling a trailer will probably have a blowout at some point. I dodged the bullet for 16 years, but now I'm up to TWO blowouts. Hmmmph. Picked up some wire on the road a month ago f...
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rexlion
Explorer
Aug 07, 2021
Front and rear trailer axles can be loaded differently depending on the trailer's weight fore & aft and whether you use a WD hitch. So, it's not entirely as simple as adding up the 4 ratings and comparing to the GVWR. Best to weigh what each tire is carrying.

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