Larryzv7
Nov 10, 2017Explorer
Towing Speeds
Why do you think States, like California, have a maximum speed of 55-mph when towing? Someone told me that the tires on most trailers, including semi-trucks, are not made for speeds over 55-mph; is th...
dodge guy wrote:Actually towing and trucks were limited to 55 long before the national 55 limit.
The 55 limit was back in the 70’s when there was oil shortages and states adopted the 55 limit for fuel savings. Now they keep it in place as a revenue generator!