Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **Classic Finn** » Sat May 08, 2010 3:26 pm

Im just wondering as to how popular 13 inch tires are on teardrops? Home built or Factory. :thinking:

The reason I ask is that my colleague suggests we use 13,s on our Lil Swan Build instead of 14,s..Doesnt look too bad either in my opinion.

by **toypusher** » Sat May 08, 2010 3:30 pm

Looks goodto me. A larger wheel/tire would fill the fender a bit more and I like that look better, but nothing wrong with what you are showing in your picture.

by **Classic Finn** » Sat May 08, 2010 3:31 pm

Kerry the Wheels are size 155 R 13 These wheels fill the fenders width very nicely. Here the law is that they cannot reach outside of the very edge of the fenders.

I havent had a chance to drive up to the shop since it takes about an hour but the frame is now with an EU Approved frame and its been galvanized as well as powder painted to black. I,ll try to get some new pics asap.

Waiting for some parts to arrive for the frame too.

by **Juneaudave** » Sat May 08, 2010 3:37 pm

I think it looks good!!! :thumbsup:

by **Classic Finn** » Sat May 08, 2010 4:21 pm

Juneaudave wrote:I think it looks good!!!

Dave I was told that the Wheels you really liked look Dynooomite on this. Them are not the ones in that photo above.

I,ll try to get some photos for you soon. Just busier than a beaver right now. :lol:

by **Rigsby** » Sat May 08, 2010 5:15 pm

NO NO NO, Just my opinion Heikki, but them fenders need filling more

by **Classic Finn** » Sat May 08, 2010 5:26 pm

Rigsby wrote:NO NO NO, Just my opinion Heikki, but them fenders need filling more

Wider or 14,s in size?

by **Rigsby** » Sat May 08, 2010 6:04 pm

I would go for 185 x 14 van tyres, as they have the classic high side wall look, and being van tyres, will have plenty of strength to them. They are often cheaper too
steve

by **Ageless** » Sat May 08, 2010 9:27 pm

While it's not a tear; the Compact Jr has B78-13 (must be originals). Even with it's larger size, the tires look appropriate for the trailer

by **PaulC** » Sun May 09, 2010 6:16 am

Heikki, I used 13's on number 4 and was more than happy with the look/performance of them. Once again it comes down to personal preference, if you think it looks right, go for them. As for the van tyre recommendation, he is suggesting a Light truck tyre which, while they are "tougher", would be totally over the top for a TD. They are normally used on one tonne carrying capacity vehicles.
Cheers
Paul :thumbsup:

by dh » Sun May 09, 2010 8:25 am

LT tires are heavy, and if I hadent slept through phisics class I could tell you how rolling, unsuspended weight affects a vehicle.

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