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Hello USA.
In late June, I'll be driving my restored Schleicher ASK-13 from Marfa, Texas, to the International Vintage Sailplane Meet (IVSM) on Harris Hill, near Elmira, NY. Ready to replace the tires on my enclosed Swan trailer (a Cobra copy), my local tire suppliers cannot find the "T" or "ST" for Trailer in size 195/65R15. They say that 195 size is only available in P (for passenger) which has a slightly lower load rating. Closest size in T for Trailer is 205/65/R15 which are a bit too large for the existing fenders. Trailer loaded with glider total weight is about 2600 pounds. Any sources for the original 195/65 R15 T or ST trailer tires out there? Otherwise I'll modify the fenders. I only drive 55 mph (5 mph over the German 80 kph speed limit for many glider trailers.) The big Swan trailer is quite tall to accommodate the wide chord of the ASK-13 wing root. I stay off Interstate highways to avoid the trucks (and not be a slow-moving hazard) and take the scenic backroads across the USA, which are often smoother and a more relaxed, interesting route than the Interstates. |
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