Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **Aaron Coffee** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:33 pm

Just wondering what everyone runs for tires? I just use R rated passenger car tires, as they are cheaper that trailer tires. Does a lightweight trailer need trailer tires? Are trailer tires still a bias ply?
Thanks

by **emiller** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 6:18 pm

I had trailer tires on my first tear and towed better but since i have used just car tires and they perform perfect. Trailer tires have thicker side walls to limit trailer sway not really a problem with teardrops.

by **JunkMan** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:44 pm

I'v been running passenger car tires on all of my trailers for the last 25 years, except my 35" 5th wheel (it did have passenger tires on it when I bought it, but I changed them because they weren't rated heavy enough for a 10,500 pound GVW trailer). Have never had any tire trouble, and that includes an 18' car trailer that I have put tens of thousands of miles on, usually grossing close to 7000 pounds.

by **asianflava** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 10:41 pm

There was a poll on this a while back, I'll search and see if I can find it.

by **Nitetimes** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:03 am

I'd never use trailer tires on a trailer this light. Totally un-necessary and to rough riding.
Use car tires, cheaper and a better ride (you can use less air) :thumbsup:

by **asianflava** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 12:19 am

I found the poll:

http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=8482

Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

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