trailer tires

[Zarco]

need all new trailer tires. i have obsolete 8.75x16.5 tires. going to buy all new rims and tires. what size do most of the blackman trailers have? was thinking 235/80r16 want to make sure they are good with the weight(they will be a load range E.)

[Mac Attack]

I was able to find Goodyear Workhorse 8.75x16.5 tires at Discount Tires late last year. I had to order them. Bought 7, I have a triple axle trailer plus a spare $1100.00 ouch!!!! I think they are even more expensive now. TowMaster tires also offers a 8.75x16.5 "E" rated tire @ $130.00 per tire, but you will need to order on-line. Check www.boattrailertires.com


Mike

[Zarco]

thanks.i know i can get them but figured i`d upgrade now so in the future a spare will be easier to find.(plus one of my rims is bent.)just trying to find out the most popular size.

[Freespool]

I switched to a 15" rim about 4 years ago and have had no issues. I don't remember the tire size but it is somewhere around 225 70 r15 with a weight rating that was higher than the original 16.5. My main concern was that the rim fit over the brakes and it did.

[Zarco]

Think the 235/80/16 is too big?? Probably go 225/75/15. (like freespool did)Found Hercules "e"rated tires and new wheels for $560 out the door locally. Any other recommendations?

[Zarco]

Anyone need a 8.75x16.5 spare? have 3 that are still decent on rims.

[Al Gagnon]

Jason I will ck my stock yard. I have a bunch not on rims. But not sure how much tread on the ones that are on rims.

[Zarco]

Al, I bought all new wheels and tires. I was offering these up.

[Al Gagnon]

OK Jason, I guess I misunderstood your post. I will ck to see If I have a spare tire and how the treds are?

[DOGHOUSE26]

As long as were on the subject of trailers, Does anyone know a decent trailer rebuild shop other than Aros? Somebody mentioned El Dorado in SD; mine is to the point where I need to bite the bullet on a 12,000# Trailrite Triaxle or strip mine out and go new springs, brakes, master cylinder, rollers, structural frame repair/welding, and epoxy paint. The advantage to the new trailer would be the ability to travel Baja, I just won't do it with my Aros but 8-9K is gonna hurt for a new one.

[Al Gagnon]

FE Trailer in El Cajon.. I friend of mine just had a 2 axle built with torsion suspension for $6500.

[Zarco]

I just basically rebuilt my entire trailer(new bunks and carpet,all new brakes including hoses and tongue rebuild,new wheels and tires,doing LED lights) cost was under $2000 for all. I did all the work my self. Going to epoxy paint next season.friend owns body shop so I can get deals on painting.Call this guy he can paint and rebuild it. Mark 619-997-9954