Hi Rikk,
As far as my knowledge goes, the only problem is heat. The extra flexing
that takes place causes excess heat to build up at high speeds. But, the
tires are made to flex, so, it doesn't do appreciable structural damage as
far as just flexing.
Henry
----- Original Message -----
From: Rikk Rogers <rkltd@swbell.net>
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2000 1:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] [MVlist] 9:00-20 tire chains
> Firestone had a tech bulletin ob Radials, the tires on a deuce are
bias-ply,
> so you can run em at low pressure when needed.
> The question is, what happens when you push your luck.
> I know it runs down the mpg and takes more power to just move around, but
> what about real damage, if any?
> I ran all over the country last weekend and never warmed one up, but I
still
> don't know want to look for in damage.
>
> It takes 45 min to change the pressure in all of the tires, so I'm
inclined
> to leave em alone until it warms back up.
> Can I getaway with it?
>
> rikk
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of lou
> Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2000 2:47 PM
> To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [MV] [MVlist] 9:00-20 tire chains
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rikk Rogers" <rkltd@swbell.net>
> > BTW, can anyone give us an idea how long you can get away with running
at
> > HWY speed with 15 psi, and what damage will it do.
>
> I think Firestone may have a recent tech bullitin out on this{;>')
>
>
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