the dreaded tire topic...
So i see that tires are purely a preference type purchase, but seeing that i am now in the market for some. The threads have been informative... but... load ratings or Ply counts... 8- 10 -12 b...
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JBarca wrote:
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When your done, you need to measure from the jack point at the axle seat to the center of the tire. Then calculate the reduction of force out at the wheel. (summat moments about a point) If you need
help with this let me know.
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Guess it's like a lever with the pivot being opposite tire?
So multiply the force at jack point by (dist between jack point and opposite tire)/(dist between tires)?
Noticed some consistent diff (well, the jack is always higher) between Cat scale and this method. Would you use the Cat scale to calibrate it? Or do you think the Cat scale wrong.
By the way, sorry for veering off from the original topic.
