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Old 03-10-2012, 06:38 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
I like how the trailer skirts go all the way back... have often wondered why all of them don't.
Normally, there is not enough clearance between the inside of the skirts and the tire sidewalls to completely cover the tires.

We worked with the engineers at Alcoa Wheels, Michelin Truck Tires, and Strick Trailers to approve a wheel/tire super-single combo that uses an inboard offset that is as stable as a trailer with 8 conventional tires. This combo has the same track as dual tires, in other words. So there is now 4" of clearance between the inside of the skirts and the tire sidewalls.

This is the only trailer in the world with this exclusive feature, as far as we know.
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