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03-22-2013, 10:03 AM | #11 |
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Re: enclosed trailer with 15" tires?
Not to stir the pot... but I might as well be the one to approach this from a different point of view.
Now, my trailer isn't enclosed, so that may be some, or all the difference ?... or maybe no difference at all. I approach car trailers with the "prime diective" first and foremost. "Prime directive" : the lower the loaded deck is to the ground, the better the trailer... ;period. I designed and built the trailer in 1992., uses a pair of 3500 pound "flexi-ride" axles, with the brake drums custom drilled for proper 4 3/4 Chevy bolt pattern. Mine is a fifth wheel ( not a goofy gooseneck )... 20 ft deck surface, 6 ft over the truck. Weighs 1900 pounds empty. Car is 3500, and I carry about 300 pounds of additional "stuff" on the trailer ( the HEAVY stuff... tools, floor jack, ect, are carried on my truck ). With the car on, everything fueled, ready to go, the unit weighs: front axle... 2850 dually axle... 4500 trailer axles... 4450 I have driven this unit seasonally, across the continent a number of times, through the BC rockies, often carrying a car that is 300-400 pounds heavier . I have never done anything more to the trailer, other than maintain brakes and bearings ( yeah, light repairs too ! ). The loaded deck ( surface that the car tires sit on ), is 12 inches off the ground. Bought it's second set of tires about 7 years ago. The wheels and tires ? Stock 1964 Chevrolet 14" X 5" steel wheels, with 205 70 14 tires. Do I "drive" it ? If you've ever been behind me through Rogers Pass or around Golden... you'd know it's not driven like a farm truck !
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03-28-2013, 06:57 PM | #12 |
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Re: enclosed trailer with 15" tires?
Do yourself a favor and go with a 16 in. tire. You will be glad you did!
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03-28-2013, 08:57 PM | #13 |
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Re: enclosed trailer with 15" tires?
Best thing I ever did to my 24' ATC was 10 ply 16" wheels & tires. Already had 6 lug 15" wheels. 80psi. Speed rated at 112MPH. Can 't even feel it move when meeting big rigs on 2 lanes. Tows like a different trailer. Thanks to Jeff Tueton for the advice.
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Re: enclosed trailer with 15" tires?
I have 16" Goodyear Marathons on my 24' enclosed and I have had no issues in 3 years of service. I agree with the earlier post about the metal valve stems, I have them on my GMC 2500HD rims too with no issues. I pull at 62-64 mph loaded and it works for me.
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I run a 235/75/15 Michelin LTX with 55 lbs of air on my 30 ft classic. Two roof airs, onan , corvette golf cart transfer ect . I tow at 80 all day long, the tires stay cool. Highe speed rating than a trailer tire, replace them every 5 year because of dry rot
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Re: enclosed trailer with 15" tires?
I have a 32ft enclosed tag trailer 15" wheels,225/75/15 trailer tires.race car,tools,golf cart,about 9500 lbs.try to buy a american made trailer tire-they don't exist!! want to change to 16" wheels & tires but don't the clearence for it.carry 2 spares,go with E rated tires with max air pressure .change tires every 2 years.light truck tires is a option,but they are taller and side wall support is not what it should be,but some people have gone that way with decent results. good luck.
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04-24-2013, 08:07 PM | #18 |
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Re: enclosed trailer with 15" tires?
I have a 28' Classic tandem axle tag. It has 15" wheels and 225/75/R15 trailer tires load range (E) which is ten ply. Always use "high pressure" valve stems when running over 45psi. in a tire. I believe it is the law if I'm not mistaken.
Fully loaded going racing I'm towing right around 10,000 lbs down the road. Haven't had any issues. Good luck this season........ |
04-25-2013, 10:29 AM | #19 |
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Thanks everyone for the responses. I appreciate the input. We were in Dallas bracket racing a couple weeks ago in preparation for our points meet there next month and happened to take time to walk around and look at all of the trailers. Not that a 16" combo wouldn't be better but 95% of everything we saw had 15" wheels and tires.
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