whichwaysup Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 Momma needs a new pair of shoes. I have some radial tires on my current galvanized rims. They are in decent shape, but I dont know the age and I think it is time to replace them. I make long trips periodically and would like to just keep the two rims/tires as spares. I have also been playing around with the idea of getting some nicer rims for the trailer. Yes I know all the downsides and I am not sure I would do it. Anyone have a recomendation on where to find a good set of rims for a decent price? Be nice if I could get a good set of radials on them at the same place. Any recomendations on a specific set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsnookyrd Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 TrailerPartsSuperstore usually has good prices on tire/wheel combos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 I recently bought a pair of Goodyear Endurance tires mounted on galvanized wheels on eBay for $135. each delivered. I do need to get them balanced before I install them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted December 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 BTW, probably a long shot, but if anyone is looking to upgrade/replace their rims, I would consider used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 The date is a four digit code on the sidewall of the tire . The first two digits are the week made . So form 01 to 52 The second two digits are the year made . example 1619 , would be April 2019. Hope that helps . IMHO Being that I am a dealer for Continental trailers . I replace tires and rims every three years no matter what . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 First picture: Sidewall crack at about 9:00 says they are past due to be changed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribute Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 Zoomed in on the code at 6:00 in the first pic, 2710. The tires are almost 9 1/2 years old, they are dinosaurs that should be extinct. Lots of times rims will rust from the inside out, so if you keep the rims make sure they are checked when tires are replaced. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted December 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 9.5 years, eh? Man, I guess I got the last owner's money's worth! And, now I know she needs new shoes . . . quick. Yeah, I saw the cracking too, thus the question. Anybody have an aluminum rim you'd recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 Go galvanized, save money, be happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 Online is probably your cheapest bet for cheap.... but buyer beware on galvanized some of it out there wont last a year before they rust up. I was surprised at the quality of galvanized parts on my ameritrail on the wheels and hubs... it lasted a good while but even a small amount of that rust really bothers me to looks at. So when it came time I replaced them with the aluminum's ameritrail uses.... bought them from them I think for 100 per rim.... they still corrode yes but much slower than galv / steel and the corrosion isnt near as noticeable. 1 other thing I really like about this alum design is the open spokes allow you to readily see behind it to keep an eye out for grease leaks from the inner seal and easier when rinsing. Mine are 2 years old most of what you see in pic are water spots.... personally Id stay away from powder coat I dont think itd last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplec Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 1 hour ago, whichwaysup said: Anybody have an aluminum rim you'd recommend? My last set I picked up a coupe of years ago are HWT's. Lots of retailers for trailer rims but seems like only there are only a handful of manufacturers who make or advertise theirs meet DOT standards and have a decently high enough load rating. Thats the two factors I sought out. If memory is correct maybe found 3 and all the retailers fairly competitive so I just shopped the ones w free shipping included. There were less than hundred bucks each couple years back. Local tire stores had them but I wanted a certain type so I could see through a bit and to reach thru to clean and most don't stock anything but galvanized. I am one of the anti galvanizers. 😁 Sure I have run them but they are flat ugly. My ole master angler sure aint ugly so no sense dressing her down 🤣 Right kinda heels make the legs look good ya know 🔥 Makes her look way younger than her 24 years of life suggest 👇 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted December 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 17 hours ago, triplec said: My last set I picked up a coupe of years ago are HWT's. Lots of retailers for trailer rims but seems like only there are only a handful of manufacturers who make or advertise theirs meet DOT standards and have a decently high enough load rating. Thats the two factors I sought out. If memory is correct maybe found 3 and all the retailers fairly competitive so I just shopped the ones w free shipping included. There were less than hundred bucks each couple years back. Local tire stores had them but I wanted a certain type so I could see through a bit and to reach thru to clean and most don't stock anything but galvanized. I am one of the anti galvanizers. 😁 Sure I have run them but they are flat ugly. My ole master angler sure aint ugly so no sense dressing her down 🤣 Right kinda heels make the legs look good ya know 🔥 Makes her look way younger than her 24 years of life suggest 👇 Trip, those are exactly what I am looking for. Any chance you have infor on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Troy Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 Was happy with my purchase from here. https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Tires_and_Wheels-co-Boat_Trailer_Wheels-sz-5_on_4~1|2_Inch-gw-205|75~15-pc-15_Inch.aspx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted December 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 Thanks Troy and all. Liking these: https://www.etrailer.com/p-274-000013.html Thinking I would need to order 10 of these to go with? https://www.etrailer.com/p-LHLR103.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Troy Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 30 minutes ago, whichwaysup said: Thanks Troy and all. Liking these: https://www.etrailer.com/p-274-000013.html Thinking I would need to order 10 of these to go with? https://www.etrailer.com/p-LHLR103.html DO NOT BUY THOSE LUG NUTS YOU LISTED! https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Kodiak/KALN1375S.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted December 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 Cool, glad I asked. Why not though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 The first set of lugs looks like they are ss caps covering the lugs while the other are all ss and one piece. I have a bunch of the ones you posted somewhere in my garage you can have if I can find them, brand new never put on.☺️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted December 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, mulligan said: The first set of lugs looks like they are ss caps covering the lugs while the other are all ss and one piece. I have a bunch of the ones you posted somewhere in my garage you can have if I can find them, brand new never put on.☺️ Ill take em if you have em and will pay for shipping and whatever makes it worthwhile to send! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 I tow a lot from local around SC and down to SW FL. I have regular galvanized rims but I did get them balanced and spent the money on good quality radial tires. Tires are preventive maintenance replacement, don’t wait until they fail. also every so often loosen and tighten your lug nuts and shoot them with oil. The side of the road is not a good time to find out they are stuck. Additionally regularly check your air pressure as it can be low without “looking” low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Troy Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 5 hours ago, whichwaysup said: Cool, glad I asked. Why not though? They are not forged nuts. They are 2 piece and will corrode. You will not get them off without blood if you have to. It's a weird sleeved assembly . If you want graphic photos I can provide them. You can see the cover/sleeve in the pic you provided if your eyes are slanted. DON'T DO IT! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Troy Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 This is a real do not ever put them lug nuts on anything! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplec Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 9 hours ago, whichwaysup said: Trip, those are exactly what I am looking for. Any chance you have infor on them? I think maybe etrailer as well but looking to see if I saved any email or paperwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 16 hours ago, whichwaysup said: Ill take em if you have em and will pay for shipping and whatever makes it worthwhile to send! I looked last night and did not find them. Capt.Troy's picture is the outcome I did not want so that is the reason I did not use them and went with the solid ss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted December 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 ahh, didnt realize yours were the caps. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 Only tow a few of times per year and during the end of year when I do my motor maintenance I pull the wheel nuts off, clean the studs, nuts themselves and they get antiseize as they get installed. No problem getting them off the next year or at tire change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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