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Originally Posted by Dave R
"...you can easily and inexpensively alter the effective gear ratio with lower profile, high performance tires...As you can see below, the tires look a little odd, but they sure work well..."
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They don't look odd to this racer!
There's some work involved, but I'd be tempted to modify the trailer some
and re-drill the trailer drums for your SUV wheels.
Seasonally, you could rotate wheels fore-and-aft between the two and keep the rubber "working". (Gets you ample spares 24/7, prevent flat-spotting,
casual theft, age-related maladies and eliminate storage of wheels and tires).
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Originally Posted by Dave R
"...but I have to buy twice as many, so zero sum...My tire swap plan does not work for those that wish to go off-roading though, it's only good for towing, drag racing, or SUV autocross, if there is such a thing..."
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Pickup trucks have been autocrossing for decades, and some SUVs are "out there"—some with a V-12!
http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...-bmw-x5-m.html
For new teen drivers, the
White Mountain Chapter of the BMW club has a course in "Street-Survival". It's designed to familiarize youngsters with the handling (and braking systems) in newer vehicles.
http://beta.whitemtn-bmwclub.org/street_survival.html
BTW: At $150+ each, tire technology has become quite advanced for street use. (Be careful what you put on a truck or SUV, though).