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http://s26.photobucket.com/user/len1907 · by **len19070** » Thu May 05, 2011 3:36 pm

Just got a great deal on a set of "Bias" Coker Wide (and I mean very WIDE) white walls for the Scotty.

I know ya can't mix Radials & Bias on the same vehicle....But can I put these on the Trailer with the truck being Radial?

Thanks in advance.

Happy Trails

Len

by **mikeschn** » Thu May 05, 2011 3:53 pm

At first blush, my feeling is that the tires on the trailer do not have to be the same as on the tow vehicle.

Mixing and matching on the TV would change the vehicle dynamics and handling, sometimes unfavorably.

But bias ply tires on the trailer would not change the vehicle dynamics of the tow vehicle, especially the steering.

So I would go for it!

Oh, and lets see a pic of those whitewalls!

Mike...

by **stevem50** » Thu May 05, 2011 3:56 pm

i believe that rule only applies if the tires are on the same vehicle. they will heat up at different rates and then cause adverse handling, but from vehicle to trailer, i doubt you would be able to tell the difference.

http://s26.photobucket.com/user/len1907 · by **len19070** » Thu May 05, 2011 3:57 pm

mikeschn wrote:At first blush, my feeling is that the tires on the trailer do not have to be the same as on the tow vehicle.

Mixing and matching on the TV would change the vehicle dynamics and handling, sometimes unfavorably.

But bias ply tires on the trailer would not change the vehicle dynamics of the tow vehicle, especially the steering.

So I would go for it!

Oh, and lets see a pic of those whitewalls!

Mike...

That was my "Gut" feeling too Mike & Steve.

Oh the things we do to be Cool!

Happy Trails

Len

by **Gary and Cheri** » Thu May 05, 2011 5:06 pm

Len,

There are obviously pluses and minuses to the use of Coker tires.

Plus side: The tires are designed for antique cars and as they are designed for cars they should actually give you a slightly softer ride. A little less jerking on your tow vehicle and as you said a big boost in cool.

Negative side: The tire may have an increase in rolling resistance and you could see a slight loss in mileage.

I currently have low profile agressive tires on my tow and trailer tires on the TD. Tire pressures are 35 lb for tow and 50 for the TD. My point is that we already have very different tires on our tows vs our TDs. I don't see what you are thinking of doing as much different.

Gary

http://s26.photobucket.com/user/len1907 · by **len19070** » Wed May 11, 2011 9:33 am

Finally...The real Deal, Coker wide whites.

len19070 wrote: Oh the things we do to be Cool!

Happy Trails

Len

by **stevem50** » Wed May 11, 2011 9:36 am

lookin' good.

by **mikeschn** » Wed May 11, 2011 9:36 am

Very nice Len!!!

Mike...

by **stevem50** » Wed May 11, 2011 9:42 am

holy crap! I liked your set up and just looked on coker tire for 12" whites... they are $150 a pop.

by **starleen2** » Wed May 11, 2011 9:43 am

Nice Addition, Len

http://s26.photobucket.com/user/len1907 · by **len19070** » Wed May 11, 2011 12:12 pm

stevem50 wrote:holy crap! I liked your set up and just looked on coker tire for 12" whites... they are $150 a pop.

Yes Steve...Its gonna be a "Lean" week for me!

Happy Trails

Len

by **aggie79** » Wed May 11, 2011 12:48 pm

Len,
Those wide whites are the icing on the cake for your Scotty!
Take care,
Tom

by **stevem50** » Thu May 12, 2011 3:51 pm

pretty spendy shoes for trailer, but man, they look good!

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