Wheels: What Size do You Have?
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 2:44 pmWhat size wheels do you have?
Bonus Reply: Are You Happy With that Size?
Bonus Reply: Are You Happy With that Size?
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Wheels: What Size do You Have?
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 2:44 pmPosted: Tue May 08, 2007 2:55 pmWhat's wrong with 15" or 16" wheels? That's what traditional Teardrops came with. Yes, a few came with 12"
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 3:42 pmI have 16" on the '36 and 15" on my 2006 homebuilt.
Jerome
Jerome
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 4:08 pmHmmmm, why not go all the way with some Dubs. Bling! 
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 4:10 pmooops
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 4:12 pmTo small 
I want real wheels
I want real wheels
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 4:53 pmH-balm
This is a really good topic, and I hope lots of people chime in. I grew up with the knowledge that the smaller the wheel, the more RPM's the bearings turn as opposed to the larger wheels on the tow vehicle. The more RPM's, the hotter the bearings, and possible failure! But, with all the HF, Red trailers and other inexpensive frames members are using, there must not the problems I would have expected. By the way, I have a cargo conversion with 15" wheels. Smoothie's of course.
Scott
We are going out on Friday the 18th. If you are leaving then also, want a fellow camper to tag along for (god forbid) emergency assistance?
This is a really good topic, and I hope lots of people chime in. I grew up with the knowledge that the smaller the wheel, the more RPM's the bearings turn as opposed to the larger wheels on the tow vehicle. The more RPM's, the hotter the bearings, and possible failure! But, with all the HF, Red trailers and other inexpensive frames members are using, there must not the problems I would have expected. By the way, I have a cargo conversion with 15" wheels. Smoothie's of course.
Scott
We are going out on Friday the 18th. If you are leaving then also, want a fellow camper to tag along for (god forbid) emergency assistance?
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 5:24 pmI wanted more ground clearence and something with thousands of miles of towing dependability of tread wear and bearing longevety. The windsong has 15 inch tires.
jplock
jplock
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 5:27 pm15" ers on mine too.
Happy Trails
Len
Happy Trails
Len
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 7:31 pmSorry Folks.... I messed up. I had a bunch of wheel sizes listed that were bigger. I must have accidentally deleted it.
Anyway, the reason was... I kinda like the look of a larger wheel. But was curious how many others had it, and if their were other reasons to go larger or not.
Anyway, the reason was... I kinda like the look of a larger wheel. But was curious how many others had it, and if their were other reasons to go larger or not.
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 8:00 pmI would say that 90% of the teardrops that are out there have 15" wheels. Also the larger the tire/wheel, the smoother the ride. 
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 8:03 pmprohandyman wrote:Scott
We are going out on Friday the 18th. If you are leaving then also, want a fellow camper to tag along for (god forbid) emergency assistance?
We're leaving about 10 or 10:30 am. Takeing a non interstate route that a friend of mine takes he goes about once a month. pretty nice route.
I'd love the company. What time you headed out.
Kind of a back track for you though isn't it?
oops sorry to hijack the thread
Dan I'll meet you in the Turkey Run thread
Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 10:57 pmHey! I can finally join the "IN" crowd. I also have 15" wheels on my trailer. I don't know how much actual difference the wheel size makes, but I know I like the visual proportion it gives my trailer.
Joanne
Joanne
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 12:20 am15" on mine.
Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 12:33 am15's on all 3....I like the look of a more proportional tire/wheel combo...Doug