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Old 10-23-2009, 06:52 PM
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Default Trailer tires

Tires on my trailer are 12". If I go to a 13" tire would it be better for highway speeds, 60 or so. Or maybe even 14"? Thanks.
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Old 10-23-2009, 09:42 PM
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I don't know if its necessary but I prefer larger tires for highway traveling. Just make sure they will clear the fenders.
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Old 10-24-2009, 10:18 AM
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The bigger they are the longer they will last. The real small ones have to turn more and therefore wear out a lot faster.
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Old 10-27-2009, 01:02 AM
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I second that bigger is better but I wouldn't go to the expense unless you trailer a lot of miles every year. The most important thing you can do is keep your tires properly inflated. A low pressure 12" tire is capable of generating enough heat to seperate the rubber like a bad retread. Check you PSI requirements on the tire but my 12" tires say 60 PSI. I top them off once a month.
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Old 10-31-2009, 07:13 PM
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good post!!
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Old 11-01-2009, 01:28 AM
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the bigger the tire the less rotation they turn so bigger is always better
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