As a bike rider for the past 20 years, I would have to disagree. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Jeffrey Schwaia Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 1:38 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Where to put the better tires?
Same holds true for motorcycles. Rear blow-outs are far more dangerous than front. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Ben T Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 1:18 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Where to put the better tires?
harald, it is also easier to steer a flat tire in the front. try doing that in the rear. even vehicles equipped w/ rear wheel steering cannot steer them indepedent of the opposite front (articulated trucks an exception). benT |
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