Post by vikx on Sept 15, 2013 22:33:57 GMT -8
Recently, I have been reading of mysterious blow out problems with Aristocrat Loliners. While working on my 66 Loliner, I discovered one reason why:
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53634851@N03/35538750782/in/dateposted-public/" title="Loliner tire Clearance"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4077/35538750782_d5bd066488_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Loliner tire Clearance"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
If you look closely at the above image, you will see that the front spring bracket is actually touching the tire. The original bias tires fit the trailer but new radials are often just wide enough to rub. My problem ended up being an off brand wheel (deeper set than the 60s Falcon/Comet wheels) which put the tire further to the inside.
The solution to this problem is cutting the corner off the spring bracket.
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53634851@N03/34866223964/in/dateposted-public/" title="Loliner 4"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4017/34866223964_af27068103_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Loliner 4"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53634851@N03/35320354940/in/dateposted-public/" title="Cut this piece off"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4065/35320354940_2aae14d6a7_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Cut this piece off"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
We used a grinder to smooth the sharp edges and gained an inch of clearance. To sum up, use original style wheels on a Loliner, check the tire clearance whenever changing tires and trim the bracket for safety's sake. Today's tires are not the same size or profile as the originals, so be aware when purchasing new tires that they must fit the trailer.
One last point: newer style wheels are designed for disc brakes (deeper set). Many do not work on a Loliner.
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53634851@N03/35538750782/in/dateposted-public/" title="Loliner tire Clearance"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4077/35538750782_d5bd066488_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Loliner tire Clearance"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
If you look closely at the above image, you will see that the front spring bracket is actually touching the tire. The original bias tires fit the trailer but new radials are often just wide enough to rub. My problem ended up being an off brand wheel (deeper set than the 60s Falcon/Comet wheels) which put the tire further to the inside.
The solution to this problem is cutting the corner off the spring bracket.
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53634851@N03/34866223964/in/dateposted-public/" title="Loliner 4"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4017/34866223964_af27068103_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Loliner 4"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53634851@N03/35320354940/in/dateposted-public/" title="Cut this piece off"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4065/35320354940_2aae14d6a7_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Cut this piece off"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
We used a grinder to smooth the sharp edges and gained an inch of clearance. To sum up, use original style wheels on a Loliner, check the tire clearance whenever changing tires and trim the bracket for safety's sake. Today's tires are not the same size or profile as the originals, so be aware when purchasing new tires that they must fit the trailer.
One last point: newer style wheels are designed for disc brakes (deeper set). Many do not work on a Loliner.
