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Post by toynrnd on Dec 11, 2007 12:13:01 GMT -5
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Post by bensredyj on Dec 11, 2007 12:59:43 GMT -5
Is there a story behind this post?
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Post by toynrnd on Dec 11, 2007 14:46:36 GMT -5
No, not really. I just read it and thought it had some good information. My experiences with trailer tires include going to pick up "free" Jeeps, only to blow a trailer tire on the way home. So much for "free"...$60+ for a replacement tire.
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Post by yjhammer11 on Aug 2, 2008 8:59:31 GMT -5
Ol post but good, I blew a trailer tire that i knew needed replaced. Baltimore beltway headed to rausch creek at 70mph, not much fun
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Post by 87B2XLT on Aug 2, 2008 10:13:51 GMT -5
Unfortunately, most equipment rental companies don't care for their trailer tires very well, either. Found this out the hard way coming from Seattle to Virginia Beach when we blew a car transport tire @ 60-65 mph. This was a first, as I usually don't push U-haul trailers over 55 mph for this very reason and why most states have a reduced speed limit for trailers and large trucks  Dave G |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2009 3:04:03 GMT -5
Hampton Roads Tire Service has Dynatrail LT235/85-16 in a G load range for $111. 543-1226 There you go Craig.
Now I have 4 new ones on the trailer, but the spare doesn't look much better than the one that blew out, plus it's an E load range. One day I'll have to make it back there with the spare and get it replaced. I've also put spare inner and outer bearings in the tool box after seeing Boucher's mishap a while back.
Reading the article in Chris's post they talk about UV rays and rot. Do you guys cover your tires while it sits? I'm thinking it might be a worthwhile investment for 5 tire covers. The spare gets the worst because it sits flat on top of the hitch. What do you guys think about that, am I overthinking it?
How about sitting in the grass? I wouldn't think that would cause dry rot any more than sitting on pavement or rock.
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Post by toynrnd on Sept 22, 2009 4:37:08 GMT -5
I have considered going through Pick N Pull to see if I could find some tire covers, but I'm not sure if they have any big enough for our trailer tires. Do you have a line on some? I have A LOT of trailer tires to cover.  |
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Post by A "CJ" on Sept 22, 2009 4:51:38 GMT -5
The best thing I did was to remove the weight from the trailer tires by setting up on jack stands. Also lowering the tire pressure to 40 - 45 psi as well. I did this on the 32 ft Kaufman that Craig has now. The only real headache with that trailer was the tires for me.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2009 6:10:14 GMT -5
The numbers calculate to our tires being just under 32". But I need to get the tape measure out and see what they are physically. I have found some on Amazon but I haven't looked real hard yet until I know exactly what size to get, and even if it's worth it. They range from $22 for a set of four, to $25 for a pair. Dunno if there's a quality difference but something is better than nothing I guess.
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Post by LILREDCJ6 on Sept 22, 2009 7:54:11 GMT -5
I thought you were banned from Amazon? Do i need to call Cheryl and let her know?
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Post by 87B2XLT on Sept 22, 2009 8:28:53 GMT -5
That's about the same price for the size tire covers you'd need at Schuck's/Kragen/Advance/Checker or most other places. Heck, I even think Summit sells them for a reasonable price. From 'what I know', if you park the trailer so the tires are not on dirt, not in the sun or covered, they usually last a while. I'm just hoping I don't have to buy 4 new tires for my 5th wheel anytime soon - they're the same size as your trailer tires  Dave G |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2009 10:41:35 GMT -5
I thought you were banned from Amazon? Do i need to call Cheryl and let her know? I am, but the proof is in the pudding. She saw the blown tire, it'd be easy to convince her I *need* covers. |
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Post by toynrnd on Sept 22, 2009 11:38:36 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2009 12:16:42 GMT -5
Tires measure out to 31.75" measuring horizontal. They would probably stretch over but then there might be 1-2" at the bottom that isn't covered, it would lift it up a bit. |
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Post by jeeepxj on Sept 22, 2009 13:16:22 GMT -5
Ryan Hobbs had two trailer tires lose their tread this past weekend. He lost one just east of Richmond and the second one let go just before the interchange of I64 and I264. |
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