DRW Stability
Been reading the SRW vs DRW threads... I have never towed with a DRW and I'm curious what everyone means by "stability". Can you describe what you're experiencing that feels more stable. To say ...
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BTW Transamz9,
Instead of just taking my word for it, google sidewall stiffness and see what others say:
Tirerack:
"a "stiff" sidewall that could provide responsive handling and high-speed stability would also reduce ride comfort"
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=22&
Evo forums:
"You need some sidewall complacency for handling. Too stiff and the tread patch will not work effectively (keeping the car glued in turns). Too soft and steering response suffers."
http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-tires-wheels-brakes-suspension-sponsored-tire-rack/563176-how-can-you-tell-if-tire-has-soft-sidewall-stiff-sidewall.html
Grassroot:
"the sidewall will most likely be stiffer on the higher load rated tire"
"the heavier-rated tire is stiffer because of the extra material needed to contain the higher pressures that are associated with the higher load rating" - note, this is the exact point you're arguing against earlier
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/tire-load-index-sidewall-stiffness/30646/page1/
Sweedspeed:
"I went from 235/60/18 103H to 235/60/18 107V XL. Hoping to get some extra life with the stiffer sidewalls. Anyway, same size tire; is there any need to increase pressure due to the XL rating if I am not loading up the vehicle"
http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?169854-Tire-with-a-stiff-sidewall
Not trying to win a pissing contest with ya, just want to enlighten where I can. Thousands of people don't chase for stiff sidewalls for nothing, if air pressure can compensate.
Instead of just taking my word for it, google sidewall stiffness and see what others say:
Tirerack:
"a "stiff" sidewall that could provide responsive handling and high-speed stability would also reduce ride comfort"
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=22&
Evo forums:
"You need some sidewall complacency for handling. Too stiff and the tread patch will not work effectively (keeping the car glued in turns). Too soft and steering response suffers."
http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-tires-wheels-brakes-suspension-sponsored-tire-rack/563176-how-can-you-tell-if-tire-has-soft-sidewall-stiff-sidewall.html
Grassroot:
"the sidewall will most likely be stiffer on the higher load rated tire"
"the heavier-rated tire is stiffer because of the extra material needed to contain the higher pressures that are associated with the higher load rating" - note, this is the exact point you're arguing against earlier
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/tire-load-index-sidewall-stiffness/30646/page1/
Sweedspeed:
"I went from 235/60/18 103H to 235/60/18 107V XL. Hoping to get some extra life with the stiffer sidewalls. Anyway, same size tire; is there any need to increase pressure due to the XL rating if I am not loading up the vehicle"
http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?169854-Tire-with-a-stiff-sidewall
Not trying to win a pissing contest with ya, just want to enlighten where I can. Thousands of people don't chase for stiff sidewalls for nothing, if air pressure can compensate.
