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Yikes ....
Is there a problem with this? I've seen lots of people haul cars and suvs this way? Although usually in that case it's one strap all the way through both front wheels.

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Is there a problem with this? I've seen lots of people haul cars and suvs this way? Although usually in that case it's one strap all the way through both front wheels.

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Yep. That's better than hooking to something above the suspension IMO
 

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It may seem smooth ( the wheel rim ) but it will cut through a nylon strap over time ... IMO . Not to mention wear through the Finnish on your rim. I still like the hooks through the a arms , close to the tires , or better yet the wheel straps .
I still like the idea of an extra half inch nylon rope tied loosely to bike & tie down as an " extra" just in case....

If one ties from one side through both rims to the other side and tightens up , the machine still has the ability to slightly roll back & forth , enough to wear on your rim / straps etc etc ...
Just my thoughts and experiences though ....

on a related note most trailers do not come with enough tie down spots / or poor locations where they are mounted .... This forces people to do some creative anchoring sometimes....lol
I got so pissed of at my equipment trailers I welded dozens of extra tie downs on....lol
 
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I agree, lots of tie down points on your trailer, and cut to the chase by pulling down-ward with a slight angle opposed to front/ rear straps.

The best longevity to a strap is hook to hook preventing the nylon from any contact.

Most folks have had a loads come free at one time or the other, then we improve on that to make load-securement better each time.

Rule of thumb is keep it simple when hoping from location to location when transporting your unit, and have it secured in the even of a kur-fluffle that might not be due too your own action.

All my trailers and truck box have many added-in tie down points to haul any-thing and every-thing of what loads might show up.

Pal Lem
 
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