In a message dated 8/13/01 12:02:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
Geoman2@Qwest.net writes:

> Yes, the rod keeps the tire from jiggling around and possibly chaffing at
> some wires, radiator pipes, and what else.  When a deflated (punctured)
> tire is in the rack it could bounce around a bit on a rough road.
>
> Cheers,
>
> - -George
>
>
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