Originally posted by grega:
Using chains that don't "give" to tie down a car is the same idea as using chain for seatbelts to tie down a driver
Or a HANS instead of an ISAAC

I would think that most factory tie down points would be stronger than a strap. Further the rating on the strap you are refering to is probably static.

The hardware rating is probably lower than the strap (as is it in new harnesses).

Maybe the best method of all is to secure the car with straps through the open spokes in your panasports, with abrassion resistant sleeves and then tie the car to the trailer with a semi-slack chain just in case the straps fail. In case of an accident your car might stand a chance of staying on the trailer.


[This message has been edited by Quickshoe (edited June 14, 2004).]