trailer and tire recommendation

[Run to Rund]

I'm considering a new Wells Cargo 24' Auto Wagon trailer with 5000 lb. axles, 225-75-15 tires. Comments on that brand and the well known on-going tire issues are welcome. I don't see a 16" tire option for that trailer (AW2424)
http://wellscargo.com/wellscargo-tra...agon/overview/

I'm considering that trailer for its tube frame, Torflex axles, 3500 lb empty weight. It can be ordered with .040" aluminum skin, pressure treated wood, both passenger right side door and left escape door. I have been using an open trailer and it is time for "change."

[Rick Blake]

If you think a 24' will work....get a 28' and try to get 16" wheels on anything you do buy......just my .02

[Kenny Wigington]

X2 on what Rick said. You could outgrow a 24 in a hurry. I know it costs more. You can get a 215/75-16 in a 10 ply, and not worry about it again. Ive had those for 3 yrs now, and very happy. I blew out one tire last yr., and it was from hitting something that came out from a truck in front of me.

They fit fine.

[Bob Verwold]

X3 on what Rick said, I've heard that the worst 16" tire is better than the best 15" tire.............Getting new tires is always a hit but not as bad as changing tires on the side of the road. Look for a trailer that has 16", be it a 24' (you'll need more) or 28'.......that's my .02

[Ed Wright]

If it has 6 lug hubs you can put 16" wheels on your 24' trailer as I did. If not you can change the hubs too.

[Run to Rund]

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]

< 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]

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]

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]

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.