Towing speed for small pop up ?
Does anyone tow a small pop up trailer at 70 or 75 MPH ? jack L
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Put about 20,000 miles on the factory tires on my pup over 7 years. Probably better than half that at 70mph (but rarely with cruise on). In zero traffic I'll let the speed creep up to 75 by the bottom of a hill so that I moderate throttle on the uphill and minimize TC unlock time. I'll let the uphill slow to about 60 before I'll push hard enough on the go pedal to unlock the TC. Never had a flat with those tires (vanilla Loadstar ST bias tires).
I can get away with that because I'm well below max tire load and I'm meticulous about having perfect tire pressure (checked cold daily during trips). The rating is for 65mph at max load.
Those tires with 20k had pristine sidewalls when I discarded them (both interior and exterior). Only replaced them due to age. Tread was starting to be slightly cupped, but who cares at 7 years old?
I can get away with that because I'm well below max tire load and I'm meticulous about having perfect tire pressure (checked cold daily during trips). The rating is for 65mph at max load.
Those tires with 20k had pristine sidewalls when I discarded them (both interior and exterior). Only replaced them due to age. Tread was starting to be slightly cupped, but who cares at 7 years old?
