Trailer wheels & tires

[2004196]

Want to go to either 17" or 18" wheels and tires on dual axel DHM trailer. Has the usual 205x75x14 on chrome sawblade wheels. Have looked endlessly for wheels, want a 5, 6 or 7 spoke chrome and am considering a 225x50x17 tire, pobably a Toyo Proxes 4 or ST. Found a 17" Ninja Star that is close. If 18" would need to drop to a 45 series tire. Trailer about 100 miles a year. Wheel needs to be a 5 on 4.5 with a 4 1/2 " backspace and at least a 2.75" center bore, have a little room here so maybe a 4 3/4 backspace would work.

Has anyone gone to this combo or a similar type wheel you could suggest. If anyone has anything, can you please post pics, have looked at KMC and Helo but not quite the wheel. I want something similar in appearance to the TSW Montage but these will not work. Cost is not really a problem.

Thanks

[Rick]

RE: Trailer wheels & tires

I still have my stock Sawblade whee;ls and tires. I would love one of your old ones for a spare if you get your new ones. Let me know.

[Chattwake]

I would call Owen at www.boatmatetrailers.com. He'll know what backspacing, etc that you need. He can get you a set of 18 wheels and tires for a smokin deal. I just put rockstars on my rig!

[oldslalomskier]

Try tirerack.com for wheel ideas.

[Nautiquehunter]

Second for Boatmate call Owen he is the best.

[TRO]

does anyone have a direct number for Owen at Boatmate? I sent an email via their website about a month ago and didn't hear anything back.

Or is it just the number listed on the front page of the website?

Thanks in advance.

[Nautiquehunter]

Try this oshelton@boatmatetrailers.com

[TRO]

thanks man.

[2004196]

WHeels and Tires

Thanks guys, emailed Owen and had a response next morning with some good suggestions. Here's contact info:

Owen E. Shelton
BoatMate Trailer, Inc.

1713 Henry G Lane Street

Maryville, TN 37801
(T) 865-273-1100

(F) 865-273-1101

www.boatmatetrailers.com

[2004196]

Foose Wheels

Went with Foose Legends - 17 x 7 w/ 225 x 50 x 17 Federal Tires. Will post a couple of pics maybe tomorrow but fit is nice, may have been able to go with a 55 series tire but 50 leaves some cushion. Package was $1600 for anyone interested. Tried some 17 x 8 wheels but the 8's were too wide without doing some modifications to the inner wood/carpet fender liner. Slight mod needed for the 7's but minor.

[2004196]

Foose Legends

Here's a couple pics

[ctimrun]

Looks great! Here in SoCal I would be worried someone would jack the wheels/tires while I was in the water.