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I am looking into going to 15.5R20 or other large radial tires on the Deuce and so spent 6 hours this morning searching and reading threads using the site search and Google and found little specific to this issue.
I have read the manufacturer's dire warnings, as well as the equally dire and more colorful warnings posted by members here including the ones about exceeding 2200 rpm on a multifuel engine and don't disagree. There are certain situations however, such as crossing the desert between Austin and Eureka on Highway 50 where I am not too concerned about stopping distances and engine longevity and am more interested in crossing times, and feel that in this case it may be safe and prudent to exceed 56mph in a Deuce.
What I would like to hear about is member's experiences with running the large radials at speeds greater than the 50 mph rating for extended distances. Has anyone had problems with tires heating or blowing out, or premature failure? I am thinking light loads or empty, not heavily loaded.
Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it!
I have read the manufacturer's dire warnings, as well as the equally dire and more colorful warnings posted by members here including the ones about exceeding 2200 rpm on a multifuel engine and don't disagree. There are certain situations however, such as crossing the desert between Austin and Eureka on Highway 50 where I am not too concerned about stopping distances and engine longevity and am more interested in crossing times, and feel that in this case it may be safe and prudent to exceed 56mph in a Deuce.
What I would like to hear about is member's experiences with running the large radials at speeds greater than the 50 mph rating for extended distances. Has anyone had problems with tires heating or blowing out, or premature failure? I am thinking light loads or empty, not heavily loaded.
Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it!