Sure, the low 55 profile tires will be much more likely to get damaged on rougher roads so just carry 2 spares. Just buy new tires and rims 6 at a time, have 2 spares, maybe carry the 2nd one along on trips when you think you might need it. Look at the bright side. This also lets you do simpler 6 wheel rotations. 3 wheels always on one side and the other 3 for the other side. Plus the 6th tire will save your butt when you damage a tire and find you can't get the exact tire easily if at all. Having the 2 spares buys you more time to scrounge and beg for another matching tire while still having 1 matching spare tire until you do. Plus when you damage a rim when the tire blows you still have a matching spare rim too, and time to scrounge and beg for another. Then when you can't get another #6 just run the 5 until you damage another, then sell the remaining "set of 4" to another sucker. So, if you think ahead and buy 6 rims and tires to start with you can destroy 2 and still get some of your investment back. Mark Dave Mcneely wrote: > Dennis, how do 55 profile tires hold up on back roads with potholes and obstacles? That's where I do my camping when possible. Seems like that low sidewall is just asking for damage from road hazards. Thanks, mcneely > > |
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