trailer and tire recommendation

Run to Rund · 08-06-2011, 04:41 PM

Thanks for the replies. I was considering 22' but a friend said everyone who got one hated it from the first day. It is hard or impossible to maneuver long trailers at my house, and I "hope" not to have too much "stuff" to take with me.
The 16" option turns out to use 8 lug wheels and 235-80R16 tires. Tire mfg. seem to be the same sorry choices we have in 225-75-15 and while the 16" are rated for more weight, I doubt they are rated for more speed. Here in the west, distances are long and speed limits are 75, so going 65 would take forever to get anywhere. The 16" is spec'ed at 2.5" taller and that might help a little with higher road speeds.

Is 8.5' width legal "everywhere" these days? I appreciate the help, spending 10K these days is traumatic.

Philip Saran · 08-06-2011, 05:30 PM

< Here in the west, distances are long and speed limits are 75, so going 65 would take forever to get anywhere. The 16" is spec'ed at 2.5" taller and that might help a little with higher road speeds.>

I don't know where you are in the west, but I tow from Disneyland in SOCAL
to Seattle and back and for towing, the speed limit is still 55. Sure I tow at a
higher speed (usually about 62) but the speed limit is 55.

Sean Marconette · 08-06-2011, 08:47 PM

Like everone has said. Get one bigger than you think. A 28', or 32' if you are thinking a 24'. Racing junk and here will get you a great deal. If you step up to those you are going to have a better chance of getting the 16" wheels. Whatever you do make sure that your tow vehicle is up to the task for pulling and stopping. In the midwest in the Kansas area it is 75 MPH on major interstates, it just recently changed.

Sean

ss3011 · 08-07-2011, 11:32 AM

I have had an AutoWagon 24' since I ordered it back in 1990. I have the 5200 lb Torflex axles on it with Goodyear ST 225 75R15 tires on it. They wear like iron, an I have never had a problem with one of them. The Wells Cargo trailer is top notch and it is a good move to upgrade to the .040" skin.

Joe Martens · 08-07-2011, 11:48 AM

You can use a 6 lug 16 in. wheel. I switched from 15 to 16 a few years ago and feel much better when i'm towing. 15 in. tires just can't hold up to the weight.

Bob Bender · 08-07-2011, 12:09 PM

x2

Jim Wahl · 08-07-2011, 12:16 PM

I used a Pace trailer for years and it was business as usual to have a couple of tire failures every season with the 15" tires. When I bought my current Featherlite it came with 16" and I have gone six years with no tire related problems. (knock on wood) I replaced the tires this past year only because they were getting old and not because of wear. It just doesn't make sense to use 15" tires anymore! I mean don't we have enough to worry about these days without having to wonder whether or not we will even make it to or from the track because of trailer tires? Jim

Jeff Teuton · 08-07-2011, 08:18 PM

Measure the height of the inside boxes on the wheels. If they are about 15", it will convert to a 16" tire. If they are short, like a Pace is, it's really hard to convert. They have to have an option on tires or axles. Check on a 6000lb 8 lug wheel/tire deal. Very inexpensive when you order. Worth the money.

08-06-2011, 04:41 PM	#1
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 586 Likes: 9 Liked 56 Times in 29 Posts	Re: trailer and tire recommendation Thanks for the replies. I was considering 22' but a friend said everyone who got one hated it from the first day. It is hard or impossible to maneuver long trailers at my house, and I "hope" not to have too much "stuff" to take with me. The 16" option turns out to use 8 lug wheels and 235-80R16 tires. Tire mfg. seem to be the same sorry choices we have in 225-75-15 and while the 16" are rated for more weight, I doubt they are rated for more speed. Here in the west, distances are long and speed limits are 75, so going 65 would take forever to get anywhere. The 16" is spec'ed at 2.5" taller and that might help a little with higher road speeds. Is 8.5' width legal "everywhere" these days? I appreciate the help, spending 10K these days is traumatic.

08-06-2011, 05:30 PM	#2
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 728 Likes: 168 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: trailer and tire recommendation < Here in the west, distances are long and speed limits are 75, so going 65 would take forever to get anywhere. The 16" is spec'ed at 2.5" taller and that might help a little with higher road speeds.> I don't know where you are in the west, but I tow from Disneyland in SOCAL to Seattle and back and for towing, the speed limit is still 55. Sure I tow at a higher speed (usually about 62) but the speed limit is 55. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

08-06-2011, 08:47 PM	#3
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 799 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: trailer and tire recommendation Like everone has said. Get one bigger than you think. A 28', or 32' if you are thinking a 24'. Racing junk and here will get you a great deal. If you step up to those you are going to have a better chance of getting the 16" wheels. Whatever you do make sure that your tow vehicle is up to the task for pulling and stopping. In the midwest in the Kansas area it is 75 MPH on major interstates, it just recently changed. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

08-07-2011, 11:32 AM	#4
ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 910 Likes: 70 Liked 239 Times in 114 Posts	Re: trailer and tire recommendation I have had an AutoWagon 24' since I ordered it back in 1990. I have the 5200 lb Torflex axles on it with Goodyear ST 225 75R15 tires on it. They wear like iron, an I have never had a problem with one of them. The Wells Cargo trailer is top notch and it is a good move to upgrade to the .040" skin.

08-07-2011, 11:48 AM	#5
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 791 Likes: 638 Liked 198 Times in 71 Posts	Re: trailer and tire recommendation You can use a 6 lug 16 in. wheel. I switched from 15 to 16 a few years ago and feel much better when i'm towing. 15 in. tires just can't hold up to the weight. __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969

08-07-2011, 12:09 PM	#6
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,737 Likes: 1,604 Liked 460 Times in 91 Posts	Re: trailer and tire recommendation x2 __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

08-07-2011, 12:16 PM	#7
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,845 Likes: 672 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: trailer and tire recommendation I used a Pace trailer for years and it was business as usual to have a couple of tire failures every season with the 15" tires. When I bought my current Featherlite it came with 16" and I have gone six years with no tire related problems. (knock on wood) I replaced the tires this past year only because they were getting old and not because of wear. It just doesn't make sense to use 15" tires anymore! I mean don't we have enough to worry about these days without having to wonder whether or not we will even make it to or from the track because of trailer tires? Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

08-07-2011, 08:18 PM	#8
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: trailer and tire recommendation Measure the height of the inside boxes on the wheels. If they are about 15", it will convert to a 16" tire. If they are short, like a Pace is, it's really hard to convert. They have to have an option on tires or axles. Check on a 6000lb 8 lug wheel/tire deal. Very inexpensive when you order. Worth the money. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK