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Post by geddes on Sept 27, 2011 8:36:05 GMT -5
Went to pull tires off to inspect wheel bearings and ran into a problem. Had to let air out of tires to get them out of wheel well and still had to force them. They are H78-15's. Quite old and want to replace them anyway. The rims appear to be as old (67) as the rest of the trailer. Only 7 incnches between hub and body so what size tire should I get. A 75 series ? Can't fit new rims AND tires into budget right now.
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Post by geddes on Sept 27, 2011 9:27:53 GMT -5
Found a chart that shows a 175 series being only 7 inches wide. What are you guys using ? The extra wide tires that were on it explain some of the wood/wheel well damage as they were forced in.
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Gone Kayaking
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Post by Gone Kayaking on Sept 27, 2011 9:45:53 GMT -5
Mine are hard to get out unless I have just the right angle, and letting air out does help. Not sure about your tire sizes, mine is a 56.
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Post by Bow_Tied on Sept 27, 2011 14:47:20 GMT -5
Did you jack up under the axle or under the frame (allowing the suspension to hang)?
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Post by geddes on Sept 27, 2011 20:24:15 GMT -5
Under the frame. Lots of previous damage to wheel wells from tires being forced in and out. Found some 175-65-15's at a good price. They might be OK. A little shorter but narrow enough I think. The local Northern tool has some mounted 13 and 14 inch combos too. Will take a run to Tratcor supply in the morning and check them out, as I have to have this thing on the road by the 6th for a 700 mile round trip.
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Post by Bow_Tied on Sept 28, 2011 22:44:50 GMT -5
Yeah, sounds like the tire is too big.
Be sure to get "ST" trailer tires.
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Post by geddes on Sept 29, 2011 20:03:47 GMT -5
Ended up going with some 8.00-13's They actually look pretty good. Got them at local trailler shop. Came to find out that I was lucky to get the the thing home (150 Miles) when I bought it. Right side had no cotter pin in axle and only the grease and rotation direction kept the very loose nut on. Left side inner bearing was broken to pieces and very dry. The owner assured me it had been surviced and was ready for the road.
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Post by vikx on Sept 30, 2011 1:24:48 GMT -5
Ah, the dreaded previous owner...
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Post by Bow_Tied on Oct 2, 2011 0:14:14 GMT -5
Wow, that could have killed someone!! Glad it worked out.
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Post by kf7grq on Feb 18, 2013 23:44:06 GMT -5
You had an angel on your shoulder.
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Post by kto17 on Feb 18, 2013 23:52:28 GMT -5
If you google that size it is about a 225/75/15.
My Astrodome has that same size tire an it fits tightly as long as I jack from the frame. The larger more common tires are cheaper. That's probably why the PO put them on.
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 20, 2013 22:04:15 GMT -5
If you google that size it is about a 225/75/15. My Astrodome has that same size tire an it fits tightly as long as I jack from the frame. The larger more common tires are cheaper. That's probably why the PO put them on. Huh? She said she got 13 inch tires.... What am I missing here? I have the same problem to deal with. Im puting it off till the very last thing I do. |
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Post by kto17 on Feb 20, 2013 22:35:42 GMT -5
If you google that size it is about a 225/75/15. My Astrodome has that same size tire an it fits tightly as long as I jack from the frame. The larger more common tires are cheaper. That's probably why the PO put them on. Huh? She said she got 13 inch tires.... What am I missing here? I have the same problem to deal with. Im puting it off till the very last thing I do. Sorry, should have been clearer. I was referring to the H78-15 that they started with and what size that crosses over to. |
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 25, 2013 11:07:55 GMT -5
Well now Im so confused I should just drop out of the conversation LOL... I don't even want to think about tire and wheel sizes till Im done with my restore anyways. It will be the final worm in this can.
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