Trailer Tires Part 2

[Eric Kitzan]

Something that I do with my Semi Truck and trailer tires is instead of regular compressed air I use nitrogen. The nitrogen molecules are 3 times larger then regular air so you will not get a low tire when trailer is sitting for extended periods of time. And they run cooler also. I was pulling a triple axle cattle trailer and I had to replace the tires on two of the axles and I used the nitrogen the other had regular air, and when I fuel up I always feel my tires, the tires with the nitrogen were noticably cooler then the other ones.

[THE LEGEND]

What about the 16 inch wheels in place of the 15 inchers. Where can you buy these?
I had a 28 foot pace and had 15 flats in 3 seasons. I tow a lot and tend to drive fast too.

Traded for a 50 ft pace LQ with 16 inchers. 1 flat in 2 seasons.

Bought a 48 ft haulmark (POS) trailer. 4 flats in 2 seasons 3 on the same hub.
It has 15 inchers on it. I was'nt paying attention when I bought it or I would not have.

Chip

[cicero819]

Please remember that any tire presure over 60lbs when inflating a tire can kill you when the tire explode, one of the reasons that professional tire installer use a cage to protect themselves when inflating tires. I own a BlueBird Wanderlodge which tips the scale at just under 36.000lbs all tires are inflated by my local Goodyear tire company, usually when the tire technician inflates my tires he locks the air nozzle and walk away from the tire his inflating(I also follow his lead) Joe, follow Mr Teuton's advise, he know's a thing or two about mileage. I attented a Goodyear seminar for people driving an Rv with trailer or a truck and we were told to stop every two hours to let the tire cool down, gives the tire rubber and oil to cool down. I followed that rule and never had a flat in six year hauling an open wheel trailer with car and before that probably four blow out each year.Claude

[Phil Veldheer Racing]

Just received the September 2010 issue of 4-Wheel & Off Road (pages 34-35) and they are testing BF Goodrich Commercial T/A traction tires with load range E on a trailer. Has anyone tried these tires?

I am going to wait until next spring and then purchase trailer tires for possibly all five trailers. I want the best choice.

I appreciate any and all advice.


Phil

[chevy620]

16" tires and wheels should be available from anyone selling trailer tires and wheels. Be sure to get a trailer wheel, they are laterally stronger to take the side loads when turning.
Our company sells them but I don't want to advertise on here with phone or email. Private Message me and I might be able to help.

Jok

[Ronnie Smith Jr]

Chip,

Easternmarine sells a variety of trailer parts including all sizes of trailer wheels and tires. I have purchased parts from them in the past and they have been reliable and their prices are competitive. Worth a shot.

Hope this helps.

Ronnie, Jr.