MonzaMotion
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 Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 9:41 am Post subject: Re: VW Trailer Rims / Bolt Adapter? |
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That is a good point. I will probably go that route. I just thought it would be cheaper to order adapters. Sending the adapters back as the wheels pop out past the fenders now.
Will pull the wheels off and order new hubs. Thanks.
| Keith wrote: |
| Seems to me, you are going about this the wrong way. If you aren’t set on using the VW wheels, pull the drum off, measure the axle and see if it is straight or tapered and then take those measurements and order up some new hubs and put trailer wheels on it. You aren’t using brakes anyway, so standard (brakeless) hubs are fine. |
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Boogievan
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| Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 1:09 pm Post subject: Re: VW Trailer Rims / Bolt Adapter? |
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| chickengeorge wrote: |
You could also get a pair of 14", wide 5 wheels and run an ST205/70-14 trailer tire. It's an inch taller than the 165R15's, which only equates to a 1/2" between the tire and fender. There's a pair of Thing wheels for $95 in the classifieds right now.
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This is a good option too. Some Bus wheels are 14" as well, if I'm not mistaken. Adapters on a trailer make me nervous, I'm glad you decided not to run them. It's a light duty trailer so I'm sure they would be fine, I'm just overly cautious I guess...
I have 205/40-14 trailer tires on my boat trailer and I've never has an issue with them. It's a 22 foot boat with a small block... I load it down with all sorts of camping supplies, tools, and beverages, and I drag it all over the place. It is a tandem axle, but I have never had an problem with the tires. |
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