by dmdc411 » Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:48 am
I bought a northern tool 5x8 landscape trailer. After she was complete, I didn't like the 12" wheels. Borrowed a 13" tire & wheel from my buddies shop. No fit!! I figured at least a 1" spacer would be needed. I witnessed a buddy totalling his Roadrunner back in 1980 due to wheel spacers, and lousy wheels!. So they're not for me, even on a 1000lb trailer. I would weigh the thought of a wider axel to allow the use of bigger wheels. Or, like l decided. Buy good grade tires, use Timken bearings, good quality grease. I pull my TD at 75mph on freeways. Keep it loaded with no more than what is needed. Everything else in the truck!
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Forgot to say, I stayed with the 12" wheels, just getting ready to from 4.80 -12 to 5.30-12s. Higher load range. Tows like dream though. Nice and level.