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Post by gina on Apr 19, 2015 3:42:55 GMT -8
My Shasta compact has the original 6.50 x 13 tires. Someone on craigslist is selling some ST175/80R13. Anyone know if these would work on my original rims?
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Post by poncho62 on Apr 19, 2015 4:36:50 GMT -8
Measure the width of your tread and measure thiers.......
165/80R13 = 23.4X6.5R13
175/80R13 = 24x6.9R13
The 6.50 is the tread width.......as is the 175mm
So the tires you are looking at are a 0.4 (almost 1/2 inch) wider than yours, but should be close enough
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Post by gina on Apr 19, 2015 4:43:44 GMT -8
Thanks! What about tire diameter? I have to be able to get them past the skirt.....
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Post by gina on Apr 19, 2015 4:44:50 GMT -8
looks like the 165 might be a closer fit?
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Post by bigbill on Apr 19, 2015 7:26:21 GMT -8
I suggest buying trailer rated tires rather than automobile tires and I would purchase at least a c ply rating they will last longer and tow better. Also you need to have your tires mounted and balanced, when you add that cost in to the price of non guaranteed tires the cost of new tires might be less or very little more. plus what is it worth to possibly reduce the thought of changing a tire on a Sunday afternoon in the rain and mud along side the road when you are on your way home tired after a wonderful time camping with your family. (Tires never fail in nice weather, this is a rule)  |
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Post by John Palmer on Apr 19, 2015 7:37:39 GMT -8
Buy NEW tires!
Trailer tires only have a life span of 3-4 years, then they rot, and the tread rubber will separate at highway speeds possibly causing massive damage to the wheel well, and side of a trailer. Buy the best quality tires you can find. Maxxis (made in Taiwan) have a very high rating, and Michelin tires are also highly rated.
Almost all tire companies have moved their trailer tire production to China for cost cutting. Most trailer tires are speed rated for less than 60 MPH. Make sure any 13" tires you buy are weight rated "high enough" to carry your trailer weight.
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Post by bigbill on Apr 19, 2015 8:02:31 GMT -8
YES to what John said.
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Post by vintagebruce on Apr 24, 2015 5:09:00 GMT -8
All the big hitters above shared good advice. I seem to remember how surprised I was when I "babied" my '59 Airflyte on totally rotten tires that did miraculously hold air, the one mile from the seller's house to the nearest tire shop that said they could take me first, when they opened in the morning, when I mentioned if they had time, could they repack the bearings. It was very inexpensive, although I can't remember the price. Me and my Brother-in-Law repacked the bearings ourselves when we drove to northeast Alabama to pick up my '61 Compact. Compact towed home fine, but I am no seasoned bearing repacker, so I was a bit uneasy. Lesson learned...if I'm having new tires put on a vintage camper I just purchased, I'm paying to have the bearings repacked at the same time, by professionals. Priceless peace of mind when I leave that shop.
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Post by SusieQ on Apr 24, 2015 6:36:54 GMT -8
This one John and I agree on completely. All good advice above. New tires are a good investment and absolute necessity.
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Post by bigbill on Apr 24, 2015 19:43:16 GMT -8
SusieQ It all depends on how much you like to deal with tire failure at inopportune times. Plus repairing an already restored trailer after the blow out. |
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Post by mobiltec on Apr 27, 2015 18:15:44 GMT -8
In the last two weeks I've towed two 18 foot 66 Shastas home and stopped and put brand new tires on them both before I left town.
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Post by smitty on May 4, 2016 13:13:40 GMT -8
I'm wanting to get trailer rated tires with the 3" white walls. Can anyone recommend a dealer or do I just need to stick with regular trailer tires?
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Post by nccamper on May 4, 2016 14:53:22 GMT -8
I'm wanting to get trailer rated tires with the 3" white walls. Can anyone recommend a dealer or do I just need to stick with regular trailer tires? Coker Tires makes a nice whitewall. I'd rather have a trailer tire without a whitewall than a car tire with a whitewall. |
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Post by smitty on May 4, 2016 17:54:58 GMT -8
Same here. I spoke with Coker and they do make a great looking white wall, but not in a trailer tire. Guess I can go with small white walls with shiny hub cabs |
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Post by yas on May 5, 2016 8:46:25 GMT -8
Or try Diamond Back Tires - www.dbtires.com. They list trailer tires in several sizes. |
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