Duelies on a small trailer?

[Mark42]

I worry about the trailer and getting a flat on long trips. Was wondering if anyone has seen a duel wheel setup on a small trailer. I have 12" rims with 4.80 x12 B tires. Would feel safer if the tires were doubled up on each side. The GVW rating is 1200 lbs. Havn't seen any dual setups on the trailer supply sites. Any ideas?

 

[roscoe]

Re: Duelies on a small trailer?

Your tires have a max weight rating of approx 780# each.<br />You can replace your tires and wheels with 5.30 x 12 C rated tires, inflated to 80psi, rated at 1045# each.<br /><br />I don't think you need them though.

 

[wayne h]

Re: Duelies on a small trailer?

even if u get a flat on a duel it needs to be removed because the tire will get hot and shread or even worse catch fire. i just think that u might wanna bring along a spare and make sure your lugs can come off with a lug wrench. i always break mine lose and tighten them with a lug wrench before long trips so i know if i get a flat i can get them off on the road. would not hurt to spray them with a little pen. oil eather

 

[djvan]

Re: Duelies on a small trailer?

Unless you could get a rim for the inner wheel to space it inward you would put a lot of strain on the bearings. If you could find such a rim frame clearance probably would be a problem. Interesting thought though.<br /><br />DouGV>

 

[Winger Ed.]

Re: Duelies on a small trailer?

It sounds like a solution for a problem that doesn't exist.<br /><br />I'd just keep good fresh tires on it, and a spare.<br />That does fine in millions and millions of cases.<br /><br />The only flats I've ever had on trailers was because the tire was old, and just rotted/fell apart. I've never had one go flat from a puncture.