Westerner owners - What size tires are you using?

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Westerner owners - What size tires are you using? Oct 5, 2014 8:39:51 GMT -8

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Post by Teachndad on Oct 5, 2014 8:39:51 GMT -8

Hi,

For you Westerner owners,

I was wondering what size tires you are using? I only know that the rim is supposed to be 15" x 5" wide. Seems really narrow. Maybe I am just wrong on that. Just wondering if owners are running tall tires or shorter sidewalls, or if there is only one size available.

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Westerner owners - What size tires are you using? Oct 5, 2014 9:26:23 GMT -8

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Post by mobiltec on Oct 5, 2014 9:26:23 GMT -8

Because of the tear drop wheel cutouts and the hubs that stick out, you need to use a narrow wheel. Most older trailers were like that. I have a friend who has a 57 that I worked on and he knows everything about Westerners. He is the one who found the owner's grand son and is still in touch with him. If you PM me I will give you his email and I bet he could answer any questions you have.

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Westerner owners - What size tires are you using?

Post by Teachndad on Oct 5, 2014 8:39:51 GMT -8

Post by mobiltec on Oct 5, 2014 9:26:23 GMT -8

Post by mobiltec on Oct 6, 2014 16:19:32 GMT -8