Curious question, effective weight over bumps
So if someone has a 1-ton pickup with a camper that weighs a grand total of 11,000-lbs, and one goes over a speed bump or pot-hole at say 20 mph, whats the effective spike weight on the tires, axles, ...
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There is such a thing as "impact rupture" in the sidewall of a tire, due to hitting a object such as you describe. However, if all other conditions are "normal", e.g., driving at legal speed, not overloaded for PSI in the tires, etc., you should never experience a impact rupture.
Tires and other suspension components are engineered with a high safety factor to withstand just what you are talking about.
Don't let it be a major concern!
Tires and other suspension components are engineered with a high safety factor to withstand just what you are talking about.
Don't let it be a major concern!
