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Post by blu26ovl on Oct 13, 2010 14:02:57 GMT -5
Looking for opinions on tire type. What would you run on a Shasta compact? Is is necessary to run a "trailer" tire or will a standard auto tire work for this weight camper? I am going to use 14".
Brent
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Post by 75er on Oct 13, 2010 17:50:51 GMT -5
I`ve been thinking the same thing with my compact.But i`ve come to the conclusion after much research that i`m going to stay with the bias ply trailer tires.My reasoning behind it is,with car tires[radial] puts more stress on the axle and frame.With radial car tires a person has alot more sidewall flex,which probably will have more swaying problems.Especially when a person suddenly hits bump or swerves to miss some thing on the highway.Presently i have bias ply trailer tires on mine and it pulls real good,no diving or swaying while on the road.I`ve seen some people put radials on their trailers,but just watch following them.The trailer is wiggling back and forth.Well,that`s my 2 cent`s worth
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Post by Red Dirt on Oct 13, 2010 20:43:37 GMT -5
I like the bias ply I have on mine. I think they are made by Carlisle. Like these www.pacifictrailers.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.prodInfo&prodId=48825&source=googlepsThey came with the trailer and still had the nubs. They seem to handle really well, especially for a single axle trailer. I recommend them. When I need to replace them, which will probably be due to age rather than tread, I will probably go with bias ply again. That being said, I have a 16' dual axle that has never had any tires on it that didn't come off of either mine or my fathers trucks. ;D In fact right now I think it has two different brands of radials on it, but at least they are all the same size. I have pulled it pretty loaded for 100 mile stretches without problems. I only use it a few times a year and i am a cheapskate. I also have a small 5 x 7 trailer with a single axle and new 14 inch radials that I have pulled 1200 miles to New Mexico and back numerous times, once with two complete V-8 motors that pulls like it isn't even there. There see, in a single post I have made it just like every tire discussion on the web, pros for both kinds.  Red Dirt |
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Post by Bow_Tied on Oct 13, 2010 21:39:40 GMT -5
I vote for the ST tires. You can safely inflate them to a higher psi than car tires; at least the ones I bought are good to 50psi.
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Post by blu26ovl on Oct 14, 2010 8:09:55 GMT -5
Looks like I should go with a trailer tire. I had rather spend a few extra bucks and not regret for not getting better suited tires in the beginning. Thanks for your opinions. That's whats good about the forum, learn from others.
Brent
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Post by safetybruce on Oct 15, 2010 12:52:12 GMT -5
Brent, it looks like you have decided to go with the trailer tires, but I would just like to add that I have discussed this with commercial trailer repair professionals, and old time tire repair professionals (the ones who were willing to work on the split rims on the Clipper, and they all agreed that trailer tires are the best choice if you can afford them. Personally, I have bought three new sets of tires for trailers, and believe they were not quite as expensive as comparable truck/passenger car tires of the same size. I vote trailer tires...I think you would feel more comfortable should you decide to travel 500 miles to that Rally that looks so inviting.
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Post by seemore4x4 on Oct 15, 2010 19:18:55 GMT -5
If I can add my two cents worth on this subject. I put trailer tires on my other trailer since they are made for trailers and not passenger cars. Also, remember that if you are using a smaller tire on your trailer, like a 13" or 14", and have 15" tires on your pull vehicle that the trailer tire should be a high speed tire as it is going around faster than the car tire is. Will that help?
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Post by hoppydawg on Dec 1, 2010 10:19:10 GMT -5
All good considerations. That being said, if I have 16" tires on my Honda CRV, should I be prepared to just get new high speed tires to compensate for the difference in tire size, or can the wheels be upgraded to 16" at some time. I believe that the compact stock tires are 14".
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Post by hellonwheels on Jul 13, 2012 9:27:29 GMT -5
Should I be concerned? Mr. HOW wants to keep the car-type tires on the trailer instead of getting trailer tires on our 16 SC. We generally never travel more than 50 miles from home, but I'm a little worried.
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Post by trental on Jul 16, 2012 10:24:38 GMT -5
Hey all! First time post here. Correct me if I am wrong but… a tire's speed rating should only be dependent on the speed that you plan on driving. I don't think there is any correlation with what size tires are on the pulling vehicle. The car and trailer are going the same speed (hopefully  ) so the tires just need to be rated for your driving condition. Even if you have 22" wheels on your car you are still going 65mph. Hopefully I understand what's being said here. I need to buy two tires today so I'm scrubbing through all the threads on the subject. Cheers! |
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Post by safetybruce on Jul 16, 2012 10:36:00 GMT -5
I suggest you tell Mr. HOW if he is ranging about 50 miles out from the hood, that he should be able to wear whichever pair of shoes fits his fancy, cause I got to believe Mr. HOW is more into styling when he travels instead of racing to get there.
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Post by Mark on Aug 7, 2012 8:41:14 GMT -5
A few years ago I saw a web site where they rebuilt a '62 Compact and used ST175-80-13s, replacing the wheels, as well. I had intended to go this way when the time came to upgrade my '61.
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Post by hellonwheels on Aug 7, 2012 9:02:13 GMT -5
Flip-flop speed Bruce, thanks - keeping the white walls
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) so the tires just need to be rated for your driving condition. Even if you have 22" wheels on your car you are still going 65mph. Hopefully I understand what's being said here. 