Trailer Tires

Kenny Wigington · 07-05-2010, 04:18 PM

Pete, I have another vote for the 16" swap. I blew out 3 15's and went to SW wheel and got 16" wheels for under 180 for 4. 215/16"LT truck tires fit great and have lasted , 2 1/2 yrs now. I do wipe them down with tire/belt dressing too, but usually about 3 times a yr... I have been trying to remember to buy tire covers , because mine sits outside all the time. Sunlight kills the tire almost as fast as low pressure. I run 80 psi in mine, on a 28 ft. They have shown very little wear so far. I even did the Dawn dishwashing liquid in them, figured, it couldnt hurt. I rarely have to add any air to them, honestly. Jimmy Parker told me about SW Wheel.

Greg Barsamian · 07-05-2010, 05:56 PM

Sunlight kills the tire almost as fast as low pressure.
Kenny is "Dead-On" with his answer.

Marvin Rifchin from M& H Tire (RIP) told us to never leave tires exposed out in sunlight for long periods of time, it's rays attack the natural oil in the rubber, which has a direct effect on it's performance, the sidewall.
(thats Y Pro's cover they're tires in the lanes)

Look at tires after they've failed, if you see no real damage to the tread, it's usually due to the delamination of the sidewall, and belt failure!

We now cover the tires!

Pistol Pete · 07-05-2010, 07:59 PM

Kenny

What is SW wheel ?????

Thx for all the help on my question from all. I will be buying tires shortly.

Jeff Teuton · 07-05-2010, 08:52 PM

Get the E rated 16 inch tires. Trailer tires, trailer special etc usually means they don't have the spec to go on a motor car. Really bad stuff. I think many of us have been through what you are expereincing. Dexter makes inexpensive steel wheels (16 in 6 hole) or the aluminums aren't that bad in the older truck and trailer wheels.

Rich Biebel · 07-06-2010, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pistol Pete

Kenny

What is SW wheel ?????

Thx for all the help on my question from all. I will be buying tires shortly.

http://www.southwestwheel.com/?gclid...FSI55QodNkzmyg

FED 387 · 07-06-2010, 09:28 AM

just checked with SW wheel ----lowest price the guy gave me was $125 PER WHEEL---- thats $500 for 4 steel rims then you need tires at about another $125-150 each so now you are up to about A THOUSAND dollars for the changeover---who did u talk to at SW ??--the guy I spoke to thought I was nuts when I told him 4/$180!!!! ----Comp 387

Eddies66 · 07-06-2010, 12:37 PM

http://www.trailertires.com/

Ed Wright · 07-06-2010, 03:10 PM

I took Jeff's advice last year after a blow out. Already has 6 lug wheels, so I bought wheels and ten ply radials with a 110+ MPH speed rating. Uses 80 psi air pressure, and it tows better than ever. Big trucks no longer upset it. I used to really pucker up when passing or getting passed by 18 wheelers. Not anymore.

Kenny Wigington · 07-06-2010, 05:42 PM

Right here......http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/...w128700ms.aspx

I bought mine from here, and they had very good run out. We mounted them up, and rotated 2 so it didnt have 2 lb's of weight on a wheel.... Switched tire on one, now they have minimal weights on ea. Like I said the difference was huge. 10 ply 215/16 on those wheels, and , I dont sweat the fast *** rigs coming by anymore. Usually I run about 65-70, and shoot the tires and hubs with a temp gun at every fuel stop, to keep an eye on them. They keep good air pressure, and stay at 80 almost all the time.

FED 387 · 07-06-2010, 06:02 PM

Ken---OK I got it now next ?----- what kind/size tires did u go with??? Did u get them thru them or another dealer???--I remember u from Indy about 3-4 years ago with S Williams hanging out at S Ambrose trailer---talk to Russ about your engine all the time----Nice looking car too----Thanx Comp 387

07-05-2010, 04:18 PM	#1
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires Pete, I have another vote for the 16" swap. I blew out 3 15's and went to SW wheel and got 16" wheels for under 180 for 4. 215/16"LT truck tires fit great and have lasted , 2 1/2 yrs now. I do wipe them down with tire/belt dressing too, but usually about 3 times a yr... I have been trying to remember to buy tire covers , because mine sits outside all the time. Sunlight kills the tire almost as fast as low pressure. I run 80 psi in mine, on a 28 ft. They have shown very little wear so far. I even did the Dawn dishwashing liquid in them, figured, it couldnt hurt. I rarely have to add any air to them, honestly. Jimmy Parker told me about SW Wheel. __________________ 2894 STK

07-05-2010, 05:56 PM	#2
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,402 Likes: 728 Liked 427 Times in 97 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires Sunlight kills the tire almost as fast as low pressure. Kenny is "Dead-On" with his answer. Marvin Rifchin from M& H Tire (RIP) told us to never leave tires exposed out in sunlight for long periods of time, it's rays attack the natural oil in the rubber, which has a direct effect on it's performance, the sidewall. (thats Y Pro's cover they're tires in the lanes) Look at tires after they've failed, if you see no real damage to the tread, it's usually due to the delamination of the sidewall, and belt failure! We now cover the tires!

07-05-2010, 07:59 PM	#3
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,636 Likes: 3,471 Liked 812 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires Kenny What is SW wheel ????? Thx for all the help on my question from all. I will be buying tires shortly.

07-05-2010, 08:52 PM	#4
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires Get the E rated 16 inch tires. Trailer tires, trailer special etc usually means they don't have the spec to go on a motor car. Really bad stuff. I think many of us have been through what you are expereincing. Dexter makes inexpensive steel wheels (16 in 6 hole) or the aluminums aren't that bad in the older truck and trailer wheels. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

07-06-2010, 09:28 AM	#6
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,425 Likes: 550 Liked 334 Times in 181 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires just checked with SW wheel ----lowest price the guy gave me was $125 PER WHEEL---- thats $500 for 4 steel rims then you need tires at about another $125-150 each so now you are up to about A THOUSAND dollars for the changeover---who did u talk to at SW ??--the guy I spoke to thought I was nuts when I told him 4/$180!!!! ----Comp 387

07-06-2010, 12:37 PM	#7
Eddies66 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rancho Mirage, CA Posts: 1,308 Likes: 300 Liked 881 Times in 452 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires http://www.trailertires.com/

07-06-2010, 03:10 PM	#8
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires I took Jeff's advice last year after a blow out. Already has 6 lug wheels, so I bought wheels and ten ply radials with a 110+ MPH speed rating. Uses 80 psi air pressure, and it tows better than ever. Big trucks no longer upset it. I used to really pucker up when passing or getting passed by 18 wheelers. Not anymore. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

07-06-2010, 05:42 PM	#9
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires Right here......http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/...w128700ms.aspx I bought mine from here, and they had very good run out. We mounted them up, and rotated 2 so it didnt have 2 lb's of weight on a wheel.... Switched tire on one, now they have minimal weights on ea. Like I said the difference was huge. 10 ply 215/16 on those wheels, and , I dont sweat the fast *** rigs coming by anymore. Usually I run about 65-70, and shoot the tires and hubs with a temp gun at every fuel stop, to keep an eye on them. They keep good air pressure, and stay at 80 almost all the time. __________________ 2894 STK

07-06-2010, 06:02 PM	#10
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,425 Likes: 550 Liked 334 Times in 181 Posts	Re: Trailer Tires Ken---OK I got it now next ?----- what kind/size tires did u go with??? Did u get them thru them or another dealer???--I remember u from Indy about 3-4 years ago with S Williams hanging out at S Ambrose trailer---talk to Russ about your engine all the time----Nice looking car too----Thanx Comp 387