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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, 76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, 17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, 12 Breezer Venturi, 09 Dahon Mariner, 12 Mercier Nano, 95 DeKerf Team SL, 19 Tern Rally, 21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, 19 T-Lab X3, 91 Serotta CII, 23 3T Strada
Trailer tires: what are the considerations?
Knobbies vs. slicks?
Cargo or kids?
dirt vs. pavement?
wider or narrower?
These are the questions that are concerning me right now as I prepare my Tanjor Aero for another season. It's mostly hauling kids, but I've got what are probably 15yr old BMX style small-knob tires on it, and I'm wondering if there's any problem with running slicks, the thinking being that they'll roll faster.
I mean, trailer tires don't need traction, per se, do they?
Also, will the kids howl in pain if I go from a 20x1.75 to 20x1.25 or even 1.10? Does tire width have a noticeable impact when pulling a trailer? I keep the 1.75s at 60psi now, so I don't imagine a 1.25 at 100psi will make much difference, but I want to get some more informed opinions before I decide.
Thanks in advance!
Chaad