New Rims and Tires for the boat trailer

[maxxwell]

I finally pulled the trigger after exhausting all information regarding non-ST tires in a trailer carrying my baby. I have researched every aspect of sidewall strength, load limits, types of belting, types of vulcanizing, sidewall thickness, etc etc etc....

Came to the conclusion that in my circumstance, non-ST tires on 18" rims will be safe.

I know there are people out there that are totally against this and others say it will be ok. So my research was done thoroughly enough to make the decision. I understand from both sides and agree with both sides, so I am not joining any sides. For me, I decided to do it. Please don't reply telling me that my boat will implode when all the non-ST tires collapse under the load and that the sidewalls will egg out or the rims will shatter.....I understand the risk i am taking, just wanted to show how they look

[TX-Foilhead]

Looks real good, I prefer to spend on the boat and the things that go behind it, but it's those kind of things that make your boat your's so don't worry what others think.

[ski4evr]

That is freakin' HOT!!! Gotta look good going to the lake too!!! What did they set you back, about 2K? Don't new custom trailers come with that type of wheel and tire combo? Great choice in wheels too!

[Rick]

Old Wheels

Those are nice new wheels. Is that a DHM trailer? Would you be willing to sell one of the old wheels? I need a spare. Thanks

[maxxwell]

TX-Foilhead - thanks bro... your right!!

Ski4evr - yeah they were about 1800.. but was a pain to get the right offset and tire width to clear the inner fender, but it cleared without any mods to the trailer

Thanks for the compliments

[maxxwell]

Rick - Thanks bro, It is an eagle trailer, sorry I am holding on the factory wheels just in case

[Quinner]

That is pretty crazy, do the wheels/tires match your tow rig?? Nice looking setup!!

Have pretty much the same trailer, were/are the stock tires 205/75-14's? Could you also post the new tire/wheel specs, could save someone else all the leg work you did, myself included should I ever decide to pimp out my trailer like that!!

[obd666]

looks good dude

[maxxwell]

Quinner - the rims are 18x9 with 0 offset 5 on 4.5 lug pattern, tires are nitto nt555 245r18 40

there was a slight rubbing on the inside of one of the tires on the wood fender, simple dremel tool took care of that. I took it down bumpy roads and no more rubbing

Thanks obd

[CradGen2]

they look great. I agree trailers need to look good too. I like walking into the garage and seeing a nice set of mag rims.

Safe travels.

[2004196]

Trailer wheels & tires

I agree, looks good and I took the same direction in going w/ non-ST tires with little worry but then again, I trailer 1 mile a couple of times a year (boat normally sits on covered lift). OK, I know what's coming, regardless of how often the trailer is out of the "man cave", it's gotta look good!

[maxxwell]

Yeah, I read so many pros and cons and i understand the dangers or lack there of, either way, it's done and I love it. Yours looks great bro