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Post by WarPony on Jun 23, 2013 10:03:54 GMT -8
I'm needing new tires for the Shasta and was told by Sears that if I use regular car tires they'll shred because of the wiggling and swaying back and forth. Do you guys use tires made for trailers or do you put radials on?
Jeff
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Post by universalexports on Jun 23, 2013 11:08:05 GMT -8
for sure use trailer tires, they have much stiffer side walls than car tires, CAR TIRES BAD!
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Post by WarPony on Jun 23, 2013 11:40:07 GMT -8
Cool, thanks for the info!!
Jeff
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Post by universalexports on Jun 23, 2013 12:14:19 GMT -8
They are rated for trailers (TL) I believe, their was a good thread on this on the other board. and the very common consensus was ONLY use trailer tires, this is safer, and really helps with the whipping back and forth of the camper that is common with car tires on a trailer.
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Post by murryconst2 on Jun 23, 2013 12:52:05 GMT -8
I had to use car tires (what was on it) To drive 8hr after picking up trailer That was first thing I ordered was trailer tires Any thing over 55 mph started swaying None after putting trailer tires on it There are white wall trailer tires Diamondback www.dbtires.com/tires.htmlI going to get after we are done painting |
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Post by universalexports on Jun 23, 2013 13:17:53 GMT -8
a bit pricey, but very well worth it in my opinion, a very sweet tire.  |
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Post by saphie113 on Jun 23, 2013 19:06:10 GMT -8
I'm looking to get new tires for the Astrodome, how do I decide which ones to get?
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Post by gonekayaking on Jun 24, 2013 13:05:13 GMT -8
Universal, those are sweet! Did you have to special order them? I didn't see them listed on their shop now site. But geez $225 a piece plus shipping....that is definitely an investment. Especially given that the underying tire retails for about $50-80! simpletire.com/gt-radial-maxmiler-st-tiresI'm sure they use some kind of special process to get the whitewall on....put I can't really see paying that kind of mark up. |
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Post by universalexports on Jun 24, 2013 13:26:00 GMT -8
not sure, I havent bought mine yet, but I went to their website and downloaded their catalog (PDF file) and that is what the pic is from.
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Post by tom65 on Jun 24, 2013 15:23:32 GMT -8
Anyone know what the bolt pattern is and what tire I would need for a 65 Shasta Compact? Need tires. Would like White walls but might be cost prohibitive.
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Post by WarPony on Jun 24, 2013 15:31:02 GMT -8
Anyone know what the bolt pattern is and what tire I would need for a 65 Shasta Compact? Need tires. Would like White walls but might be cost prohibitive. Tom, I would bet the bolt pattern on yours is 5 on 4.5", that's what mine is. I have a '64 or '65 Compact....... the jury is still out on the year. Jeff |
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Post by tom65 on Jun 25, 2013 11:39:54 GMT -8
Thanks Jeff
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Post by WarPony on Jul 14, 2013 8:36:50 GMT -8
Well, I found out that Walmart sells trailer tires on their website so I bought a pair and had them shipped to a local store here. They are radial trailer tires and paid $59/ea. The same tires through Tractor Supply and Orschleins was $85 and $90, respectively.
Jeff
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Post by soup on Jul 14, 2013 8:40:59 GMT -8
Jeff,
Check to be sure at your wallyworld but ours will only do them if you bring in the rims/tires and NOT on the trailer.
Just a heads up.
Also the trailer tires they sell in the store are much more narrow than say TowMasters.
Good luck!
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Post by WarPony on Jul 14, 2013 8:54:38 GMT -8
Soup, I didn't have to bring anything in except my printed receipt. I cleaned and painted the old rims, had the new tires installed at my local gas station and are on the camper.
Jeff
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