New Rims/Tires

[Kimber]

Just bought the boat in December and waiting for spring/summer to get here. In the mean time, there is plenty to do - like put on new tires. I figured, since I needed new rubber (I think the old tires were original), it would be the best time to add new rims as well. I don't understand why the wife isn't as excited about the new look as I am!

Take a look guys. Sorry you can't see them well in the photos, but you get the point.

[skippabcool]

Looks good!

[ajholt7]

Those must be some sticky tires to hold the trailer upside down like that. Those wheels look good.

[tnvolgrad]

What size rims and tires are you running? Assume from the photos they are 14 or 15's given the profile of the tire. They look great! I am in the process of upgrading to 18's, but the $1200 upgrade has turned into having to upgrade to 10" inch wide fenders. Do you know what offset your new rims are?

[Kimber]

Rims are 15 inch. We put three different tire sizes on, first too small, second too big, third fits well. Went with the ST205/R75. For some reason, the 205 Radials were taller than the 205 bias ply. I don't know what the offset is - sorry. I didn't want to modify the fenders, so I went with these.

Sorry about the photos - when I look at this post on my iPhone, they look upside down, but when I view on a desktop they look correct - don't know what happened there.

[ajholt7]

Sorry about the photos - when I look at this post on my iPhone, they look upside down, but when I view on a desktop they look correct - don't know what happened there.

I was on my iPhone when I made my comment.

[Kimber]

I was on my iPhone when I made my comment.

I think when I took the photos with my iPhone, I had the camera upside down - didn't know you could do that, but I guess its possible. For some reason when you pull it up on the iPhone, it makes it look like a added wheels to the top of the tower - they are added protection b/c I know I am going to hit that thing on something one day!! I like the rims b/c they are not 100% black, but have a little chrome on them to make them pop.

Is there any way you can add a 1 inch spacer block below the leaf springs? I hate it when the back of the trailer drags on my driveway and occasionally elsewhere, so I was thinking about a 1 inch lift - similar to what is done on the back of pickup trucks with straight axles and leafsprings. This could mess up the brake hose, but that will be considered if I go forward with the lift.

[ajholt7]

Some trailers have little wheels on the trailers prop cage. Maybe a local fab shop could add some for you. Maybe something like this
http://www.pakindustries.com/micro_marine.html
You would have to find a good sturdy way to mount them.
Here are some ideas:

http://www.dhmtrailers.com/online/home.php?cat=161

[ajholt7]

Check out this thread. Now I am wanting to do this to my trailer. http://www.planetnautique.com/vb3/sh...n-your-trailer

[ajholt7]

[Kimber]

I like the bolt on option - seems easy enough to perform at the house w/o needing a welder.