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I am 67 yrs old, I drove my truck for many years and YES, we did run 80-85 in Texas, especially in west Texas. Most company trucks are limited to 72 mph. However, I don't think the OP should pull that trailer more than about 70-75, and that is with the tires aired properly, and the wheel bearings greased and adjusted.

 

 

Well I just moved from Southern California after 50 years. Respectfully, running that fast in a semi is foolish and reckless. In California they won't let you run that fast. If Texas wants to "look the other way" I guess it's their business. Thankfully, most states don't tolerate those type of speeds by semis. And that's a good thing.

 

 

In West Texas, all you see is road and rabbits for many, many miles at a time. 85 is no worse than 70 for that matter, there is not much to stop for.

 

 

Guess, you have never been on I-95 over here on the east coast either. If you only run 70 out here on 95, you will get run over rather quickly. I was out there on it last week for a bit testing my 6.2 and logging the computer, and had to run 85 to keep up with the traffic. Guess ya'll better not come over here... LOL

 

 

I do about 5k a year running between MD and FL towing and I run exactly the speed limit of 65 or 70 the entire way. Sure there are plenty that pass me but it surprises me how many I pass as well. I will say that when passing I will hit speeds of 80 just to move right and back out of the left lane. But you can run the 70 no problems at all.

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I am 67 yrs old, I drove my truck for many years and YES, we did run 80-85 in Texas, especially in west Texas. Most company trucks are limited to 72 mph. However, I don't think the OP should pull that trailer more than about 70-75, and that is with the tires aired properly, and the wheel bearings greased and adjusted.

 

 

Well I just moved from Southern California after 50 years. Respectfully, running that fast in a semi is foolish and reckless. In California they won't let you run that fast. If Texas wants to "look the other way" I guess it's their business. Thankfully, most states don't tolerate those type of speeds by semis. And that's a good thing.

 

 

In West Texas, all you see is road and rabbits for many, many miles at a time. 85 is no worse than 70 for that matter, there is not much to stop for.

 

Guess, you have never been on I-95 over here on the east coast either. If you only run 70 out here on 95, you will get run over rather quickly. I was out there on it last week for a bit testing my 6.2 and logging the computer, and had to run 85 to keep up with the traffic. Guess ya'll better not come over here... LOL

 

 

OK-so what your saying is because there is no law enforcement around...everyone drives at an unsafe speed. It reminds me of what i was told when I was young...if everybody is playing in the middle of a busy street-it must be OK to do so! Yea, makes sense to me!

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I am 67 yrs old, I drove my truck for many years and YES, we did run 80-85 in Texas, especially in west Texas. Most company trucks are limited to 72 mph. However, I don't think the OP should pull that trailer more than about 70-75, and that is with the tires aired properly, and the wheel bearings greased and adjusted.

 

 

Well I just moved from Southern California after 50 years. Respectfully, running that fast in a semi is foolish and reckless. In California they won't let you run that fast. If Texas wants to "look the other way" I guess it's their business. Thankfully, most states don't tolerate those type of speeds by semis. And that's a good thing.

 

 

In West Texas, all you see is road and rabbits for many, many miles at a time. 85 is no worse than 70 for that matter, there is not much to stop for.

 

Guess, you have never been on I-95 over here on the east coast either. If you only run 70 out here on 95, you will get run over rather quickly. I was out there on it last week for a bit testing my 6.2 and logging the computer, and had to run 85 to keep up with the traffic. Guess ya'll better not come over here... LOL

 

 

OK-so what your saying is because there is no law enforcement around...everyone drives at an unsafe speed. It reminds me of what i was told when I was young...if everybody is playing in the middle of a busy street-it must be OK to do so! Yea, makes sense to me!

 

 

LMFAO, the cops on I-95 drive that fast too....

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luckily im not going to texas, i wouldnt want to drag that big pig at 80 mph, shes plenty heavy, plus im going down at night so ill back iut down a bit and be safe, im not in a huge rush, ill get to where im going when i get there. as it stands right now we may be short two bikes, one guys stroker cracked the block last week and if he doesnt go his room mate stays home too, so we may just toss the bikes in the back of the truck and call it a day

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