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Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo
29ModelA: Most high end car manuf suggest to run straps THRU the wheels if not using the wheel basket tie downs. FWIW
Paul in CT
And if you tighten the straps thru the wheels without OVER tightening there shoukd be no problems.
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Those are modern car wheels. Those are a completely different animal, while strong, A wheels are not nearly as strong as a modern car wheel.
It has nothing to do with how tight the straps are. It has to do with the forces involved when the Model A shifts in a hard stop. It wouldn't take much to bend spokes, or the wheel for that matter.
Edit: It appears that it is legal to do it, but you have to be careful not to put the strap too close to the 6 o'clock position or it will loosen quickly. I am actually surprised that is legal, I don't think we would ever get away with that hauling equipment.