14" vs 15" tires on new trailer

Chewey

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I tried looking through the forum for this but couldn't find much. I am having a new aluminum trailer built and it comes standard with 14" rims. Other trailers I've had all had 15" rims. Is it worth it to get the wheels upgraded to 15" rims?

It'll be carrying my 22' 4300# Chaparral 220SSI.

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Re: 14" vs 15" tires on new trailer

I would probably go to a 15" if not to expensive, you have far more options in tires. What is the weight rating on the ID tab of the trailer? I know a lot of companies, will use the minimum when matching their boats and trailers, but upgrading to a larger tire is never a bad thing, especially when it concerns 14" to 15"
 
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Re: 14" vs 15" tires on new trailer

I`ve got 14`s on my Chap`s tandem aluminum trailer. To me the thought of buying 5 new wheels and tires were a deterrant to keep the 14`s it came with. I`ve had no problem with the set up so far. Make sure your fenders will allow for the larger tires with enough clearance. Mine is kinda tight with just the 14`s.
 
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Re: 14" vs 15" tires on new trailer

MTboatguy said:
I would probably go to a 15" if not to expensive, you have far more options in tires. What is the weight rating on the ID tab of the trailer? I know a lot of companies, will use the minimum when matching their boats and trailers, but upgrading to a larger tire is never a bad thing, especially when it concerns 14" to 15"
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That's my thoughts too......
 
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Re: 14" vs 15" tires on new trailer

Unless you're going to be towing really, really long hauls, you're not going to notice any difference. The 14 hubs will get a little hotter.

Hell, I built a Teardrop Travel Trailer on a Harbor Freight trailer via a forum, and some people towed theirs cross-country on 8" rims!
 
Chewey

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Re: 14" vs 15" tires on new trailer

Thanks for input guys. I'll check and see what the upgrade charge will be.
 
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