Joseph wrote:I guess that puts to rest the issue of whether "itty-bitty twelve inch wheels" are suitable for long-distance travel. Way to go!
Joseph
No kidding! My tear is built on the HF 40x48 trailer with the 4.80x8" wheels/tires. Just got back from the IRG on a trip of over 2000 miles, and have put a total of nearly 5000 miles on it the last two months.
No problems with tires or bearings. I checked the bearing hubs for heat every couple hundred miles and they were never more than just warm, (and I was traveling in 100+ deg weather down to the IRG).
I would repack the HF bearings as soon as they come out of the box, though. I did on mine, and found a lot of machine filings in the new factory grease. Those folks have a bit to learn about packing bearings themselves!
Dean (no, not that Dean. The other Dean.)
...Hooked. Hooked bad.