Trailer Rims

[dorelse]

Ok...I'm in a mad dash.  The tires & rims on Goldie's trailer are junk...I think somone put Explorer rims (right?) on his trailer, and I know there's a specific bolt pattern...but what should I be asking for?

I'm going to either to a set from CL or we have a decent salvage yard down here that I can get a pair from...hopefully with some decent tires.  Otherwise, I'll be putting a set of tires on rims I don't want!

I know I can get a set from Northern Tool, but I'd like something to give the trailer a good look.

[Grinder]

Why don't you swap the ones off the 19? 

[dorelse]

Why don't you swap the ones off the 19? 

Cuz it has car tires on it!  Plus...those keys on the rims are a PITA...I also don't like how they bury the bearing buddies in the rim hub.  Rather have them out in the wind so they can cool better...

[Jason]

buy this Glastron Trailer. Says he has a 19' boat on it. has a fixed winch stand. Bet goldie would fit perfectly!

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/boa/2439408012.html

ONLY $500

[Hotwired]

That would be a good option.  You'd likely be able to get the same $500 for the trailer under Goldie or at least close to it.  Aside from that, Rims are going to cost you around $50 each if you buy them new.  Trailer tires alone are going to run close to $100 each and buying a used set you are likely not going to get a lot of wear out of them. I paid $80 each for the trailer tires under Mayberry but put conventional auto tires under the CV-21. You store inside your garage mostly don't you?  I think you would get a lot of years wear out of conventional tires. Sitting is their worst enemy.  That and Sunlight.  I have covers on all my tires and they help a lot.

[dorelse]

That would be a good option.  You'd likely be able to get the same $500 for the trailer under Goldie or at least close to it.  Aside from that, Rims are going to cost you around $50 each if you buy them new.  Trailer tires alone are going to run close to $100 each and buying a used set you are likely not going to get a lot of wear out of them. I paid $80 each for the trailer tires under Mayberry but put conventional auto tires under the CV-21. You store inside your garage mostly don't you?  I think you would get a lot of years wear out of conventional tires. Sitting is their worst enemy.  That and Sunlight.  I have covers on all my tires and they help a lot.

Yes, Goldie & Bluebell are stored inside.  For Fall-Spring, the trailer is up on blocks to keep the weight off the tires as well.

I found a guy on CL selling 2 rims with new Carlisle tires on them for $130.00 for the pair.  Hoping to check them out tonight.

Has anyone seen that trailer? 

[dorelse]

Actually, that trailer has some decent rust climbing up the back...I think I'll stick with mine, mine has side roller guides (+ the same rust) that I'm excited to have...well, I'm excited for my wife to have anyway!   

I never do the loading...I'm on trailer backup duty.

[wiliermdb]

What size rim and tire are you currently running? Lugs?

[dorelse]

Well, pretty sure they're the standard Northern Tool, 5 bolt, 4 1/2 circle pattern.  These are the rims on the trailer now...only rusty!  (The different height tires are a nice touch...)

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200244624_200244624

[Rosscoe]

Are they 4 1/2 or 4 3/4
I beleive I had discovered when going thru all this before that they seemed to use ford bolt patterns alot.
The used wheels I picked up were unilugs and once were on a Cougar. DONT buy unilugs unless  you get the correct washers and lugs with them. Too much of a hassle making custom ones like I did.
I believe they are 14x7