Trailer tires problem/need help please.

[asianflava]

These tires were bought at a garage sale (devorce) from a person who raced go carts or something. They were new.

These aren't race compound tires are they? If so, the rubber is so soft that they are lucky to last 200 miles (even new).

I'd consider checking the alignment to make sure the axle isn't bent. You can check the alignment using the tape measure and string method. It's not laser accurate but accurate enough for a trailer.

I don't think inflation problems would show up in 200 miles. I had mine at around 23psi for the trip to Cedar Creek, it was about 380mi and I still have the fuzzies on my tires.

Worst case, you will have to get a new axle. Since it is a leaf spring axle (I think) it won't cost very much.

[Miriam C.]

My little list is getting longer. I will have help to measure stuff better this evening.

The tires are Good Year Flight Custom ll, 650-8 or 6.50 can't read in the dark, and the load rating is 3150. Yes that is 3,150. The spare is the 5.70-8.

The tire came from a person whose spouse created custom race car/go carts.

My Chiltons shows how to measure the toes of the poor baby and if I can get rid of these teenagers I seem to have inherited i will do that too.

Thanks for the help
Miriam

[Miriam C.]

I need a new emoticon. One for a brother who is a _______! ("They looked good, he bought them.")

I have an excuse cause I get things backwards all the time. I read Flight Custom and registered custom flight. (fast) These are aviation tires. The load rating is correct.

(It didn't look right when I typed it correctly so I rechecked the tire on the trailer.)

I don't suppose they are SOFT!

I am hoping this is all it is but Yes I am going to go over it with a fine tooth comb and my little list, after I get the lumber off so I can see what I'm doing.

So, since I am putting out for new tires should I go to an automotive. The 13" is only 2" taller. (No there are no tracks on the underside of the deck. 4" clearance. I can make more.)

Thank you so much for helping me.
Miriam

[rainjer]

Do they look like this?

[PaulC]

Miriam, Sorry. Aviation tyres, huh. Guess that explains the even wear and the four grooves. I guess if you are going to be doing some low flying with the TD they will be perfect!
Sorry, Could'nt help myself
Cheers
Paul

[Gage]

Aviation tires Boy , you got good milage out of those

Have a good day.

[Chip]

and they were rated for 160mph also,,, as long as ya take short fast trips you will be ok,,,

Miriam I think a car or trailer tire rated for a slower speed and for longer distances will prob work better,, but after ya get the firewood off the top check the alignment and axle condition,,

chipper

[Miriam C.]

Good evening. I guess we all needed a good laugh. I'll admit I had a good one.

Rainjer:

Do they look like this?

That is pretty darn close to them. Ya know what those babies sell for! so If they are supposed to be smooth I guess I can keep them for emergencys. There is a lot of tred left Weird stuff.

Guess I should write another 10 commandment: Thou shall look at the tires really good before driving.

Yes I will check all the suggestions because I don't want to ruin a set of wheels. these are probably still good.

The big question is should I go to an automotive tire? Most 8" wheel tires don't have good load carry rating.

Thanks again. You guys kept me from having a fit.
Miriam

[rainjer]

That is pretty darn close to them.

The picture is of Good Year Flight Custom III. They are the newer version.

I am not sure if those are street legal.

[Arne]

Geez, when you said 'smooth' I thought you meant 'bald' as in no tread..... now it's becoming clear.....

[Miriam C.]

Arnereil,
If that isn't smooth I don't know what is.

Paul, maybe I could add some wings to the tear. With the wind we get here ya just never know.

Rainjer, Probably right about the street legal in MO. I don't think KS cares. The don't tag utility trailers.

Take care with the bad weather out there.
Miriam

[sid]

Still makes you wonder, what were those people honking and waving about?



sid n side

[Gage]

Still makes you wonder, what were those people honking and waving about?

sid n side

Maybe they were leaving little puffs of smoke as she was going down the road with the trailer hopping along behind her.

Have a good day.

[Sonetpro]

Still makes you wonder, what were those people honking and waving about?

sid n side

Maybe they were leaving little puffs of smoke as she was going down the road with the trailer hopping along behind her.

Have a good day.

[emiller]

awh man tha t cracks me up.