16-05-2022, 01:49 PM
It's rare that I disagree with Hedd but I shall.
I was concerned about this, especially when you see some straps splaying out at seemingly 30 degrees to the wheel. However, I re-engineered my trailer so that the straps pull the wheel almost inline, avoiding bending the rim (as in your first photo). Works very well and it easier that strapping around the axles, especially if you have hydraulics on the back as I do.
I bought a set of 4 straps very cheaply on offer from an online retailer. Probably that same origin as the sets you see on Ebay. They are fine. If you are new to trailering cars the golden rule is stop after 2 or 3 miles and check everything, And then again after another 10 or 15.
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Charles
I was concerned about this, especially when you see some straps splaying out at seemingly 30 degrees to the wheel. However, I re-engineered my trailer so that the straps pull the wheel almost inline, avoiding bending the rim (as in your first photo). Works very well and it easier that strapping around the axles, especially if you have hydraulics on the back as I do.
I bought a set of 4 straps very cheaply on offer from an online retailer. Probably that same origin as the sets you see on Ebay. They are fine. If you are new to trailering cars the golden rule is stop after 2 or 3 miles and check everything, And then again after another 10 or 15.
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Charles