Date:         Sun, 18 Aug 2002 16:31:01 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: reinforced tire
Comments: To: Leon Korkin <korkwood@WSHOST.NET>
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Usually it means there is an extra belt or rubber in the sidewall to
give it extra strength.
The idea is to help with deflection under side loads - e.g. crosswinds,
cornering with a heavy cargo, etc.
Downside is a harsher ride.

Todd

'88 Westy


Leon Korkin wrote:

>I asked listees who may know what is the meaning of "reinforced tire" but didn't get
>answers. Will the tire expert please explain.
>TIA
>Leon
>
>
>

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