View Single Post
  #8  
Old March 30th 08, 06:15 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Eric Greenwell
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 1,096
Default Towing with 2008 volvo xc70 or what?

wrote:
Any vehicle can be much improved for towing by changing to higher load-
range tires. You'd be surprised how much difference the stiffer
sidewalls make when it comes to controlling sway. It's not all about
suspension. Tires are a BIG part of the equation.


Using the same size tire but with a higher speed rating, say another 20
mph, will also improve the stability while towing a trailer. For some
passenger vehicles (rather than light trucks and vans), it may be easier
to find a suitable tire with a higher speed rating than a higher load
rating.

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
* Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly

* Updated! "Transponders in Sailplanes"
http://tinyurl.com/y739x4
* New Jan '08 - sections on Mode S, TPAS, ADS-B, Flarm, more

* "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" at www.motorglider.org