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18 inch or 14 inch trailer rims & tires.
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03/05/19 06:13 PM
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Wet the Hook
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Which is going to last longer & which would you chose if you had the option to have one over the other?
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Re: 18 inch or 14 inch trailer rims & tires.
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03/05/19 06:40 PM
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Sgrem
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The tires are part of the suspension so a 14" has more sidewall with a lil flex.
The 18" low pro trend ride stiffer and beats up your favorite toy. Im not willing to do that for a more expensive tire.
Life is probably the same at 5 years. Most never wear thru the tread the tires sinply get old.
The age of your tires is on the side. It is a four digit number. First two digits are which week of the year they were made. Second two are the year. Change every 5 years no matter what.
I like the 14" Carlisle Radial Trail HD ... load range D. The Maxxis M8008 are not a bad choice. Some like the Goodyear.
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Re: 18 inch or 14 inch trailer rims & tires.
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03/05/19 06:45 PM
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Cast
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The bigger wheel will add height to the trailer. Double edge sword. You’ll have to raise your hitch. Bigger tires will last a little longer I guess.
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Re: 18 inch or 14 inch trailer rims & tires.
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03/05/19 07:14 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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I’d go with 15”. Seems to be a little better selection on 15” trailer tires vs 14”. Just my opinion.
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Re: 18 inch or 14 inch trailer rims & tires.
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03/06/19 07:15 PM
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Wet the Hook
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Thanks guys-trying to iron out all the options in buying a new boat-unfamiliar territory when it comes to hauling with different size rims...
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Re: 18 inch or 14 inch trailer rims & tires.
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03/08/19 10:31 PM
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I've got 4 wheels, 14" White Spoked SS, and 4 great tires mounted. I upgraded to LR "D". Goodyear Endurance on my Camper Trailer The tires are Load Star LR C $200.00
Last edited by V-Bottom; 03/08/19 10:32 PM.
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Re: 18 inch or 14 inch trailer rims & tires.
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03/11/19 07:03 PM
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redchevy
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I’d go with 15”. Seems to be a little better selection on 15” trailer tires vs 14”. Just my opinion.
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Re: 18 inch or 14 inch trailer rims & tires.
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03/14/19 03:21 PM
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Re: 18 inch or 14 inch trailer rims & tires.
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03/29/19 01:39 PM
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They do not add height unless u get a bigger overall tire. Normally they use they use a tire that will be the same size as what is currently on your trailer. At speed i doubt there is a difference in ride between a 14, 15, and 18 inch wheel, and all with similar wheel heights.
Last edited by BMCD; 03/29/19 01:40 PM.
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Re: 18 inch or 14 inch trailer rims & tires.
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03/30/19 04:21 PM
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Diesel Doctor
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18's will look cool but the first curb you hit will cost you big money. 14's should be pretty trouble free, less bling!
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