Wheel Size

« **on:** March 06, 2010, 08:22:52 PM »

Im going to be throwing some new wheels on my boat trailer and Im wondering how big I could go. I know tire size is going to play a big part and axle placement, but in general.. And maybe some pictures of your trailer with biggers wheels? Im thinking of going with 18s cause they seem to be everywhere for pretty cheap right now. Plus, (no offense to anyone) but I think its rediculous when boats are sitting on 24s!

« **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2010, 10:57:07 PM »

Figured out some 20s that are way cheap on CL with a 5x4 1/2 bolt pattern measured 27 inches from ground to the highest point on the tire.. They'll fit just fine. I overheard some guys today at the tire/muffler shop (getting a cat for my DIESEL to smog!!!

) trying to get 8 ply boat trailer tires ordered and got me thinkin that auto tires might not hold up? I cant see why not though, not like weight is an issue. Anyone had problems running auto tires on there boat trailers?

« **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2010, 11:54:21 PM »

We dont reply to threads without pisc !!!

I thought you learned that by now.

Never had any problem using car tires myself, but my boats rarely leave the yard.

BTW, if the 20s dont work out let me know, my Explorer is the same bolt pattern and needs wheels.

« **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2010, 06:34:51 AM »

Light truck (1/2 ton) tires are more than enough for the weight of the cargo we put on a trailer.

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