So the Lite House has burned through her first set of tires finally, and I'm needing to buy.
Max trailer gross weight is ca. 900 lbs., normal gross weight is about 450 lbs.
Current tires are bias, but I'd like to try radials for the next round, as they are reputed to be to be a bit more cushy and compliant.
The current setup is 5.30x12 (diameter 21.9), and I'm thinking I'd like to retain the narrow width to avoid dragging tire width through the air and avoid having to run the tires without air pressure.
If I use the Micky Thompson Sportsman SR 24x5.00R15 on the JEGS Rally 15x4 wheels it gives me a one-inch floor height rise, a spare for both the Lite House and the tow vehicle in one (big plus), and pretty silver powdercoated wheels that can be dressed with trim rings and caps.
The only stumbling block is the cost - three wheels, three tires, two sets of dressybits for only $776 delivered.
BREAKING NEWS: FOUND TIRES THAT ARE AFFORDABLE, DETAILS BELOW!
Something in my brain rattled loose "Coker Tire", and I found the Firestone F560 Radial Tire in 145R15 - the right width, the right diameter, and most of all, a better price! Now shipping from two vendors for a total of $509.
So, all of the above noted, is there any reason anyone can think of that I shouldn't plunge forward and get the Lite House these particular new tires?
If anyone else is searching for narrow 15" tires in the future, the "all sizes" link is: http://www.cokertire.com/15-inch-tire-sizes.html
Other oddball sizes/types by diameter:
http://www.cokertire.com/12-inch-tire-sizes.html
http://www.cokertire.com/13-inch-tire-sizes.html
http://www.cokertire.com/14-inch-tire-sizes.html
http://www.cokertire.com/15-inch-tire-sizes.html
http://www.cokertire.com/16-inch-tire-sizes.html
http://www.cokertire.com/17-inch-tire-sizes.html
Lots of wide whitewalls in those lists!