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Has anyone upgraded to 16” rims and tires on a 28’ United trailer or similar? It’s time for tires on my trailer and before I buy trying to decide if I should go 16” and what all would be involved/pros and cons to the change

28’ trailer, 3400 car, 7000 onan, golf cart, scooter, loaded tool box, miscellaneous parts, 35 gallons of fuel.
 
Posts: 216 | Location: NJ | Registered: January 29, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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If you are wanting higher load capacity you can get up to 14 ply tires for 15 inch wheels.


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Posts: 3979 | Location: United States of Texas | Registered: April 02, 2011Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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you should have plenty of room and 16s are deffinately the way to go.it will change the height loading and unloading a little


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Posts: 1390 | Location: texas | Registered: February 17, 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I changed over years ago and it was the best thing I ever did to my trailer. The selection of tires in 16" are endless and wear forever. On my 28' trailer, I use 215/85R16 or have used 225/75R16. either one you use will have ample clearance. I don't think 235/85 will fit in the fender wells.
 
Posts: 469 | Location: BENTON HARBOR, MI | Registered: August 29, 2007Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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As long as you have torsion axles, you're good. I had 215/16's on mine, with no issues rubbing. 5 yrs worth. 10 ply LT tires, is the way to go.


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Posts: 736 | Location: Cumming Ga | Registered: January 07, 2007Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I've got 16"s on my Pace 28'. Only thing is the trailer sits higher than most if that's a problem loading. I buy already mounted tires with steel wheels and sell my old ones every few years. Easy to sell the 16's to horse and cattle trailer guys.
 
Posts: 1451 | Location: E TN | Registered: February 13, 2009Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I did it on my old Vintage and put Firestone LT tires on. No more issues. Found the wheels on Ebay, got the tires locally.
 
Posts: 671 | Location: New Jersey | Registered: April 26, 2001Reply With QuoteReport This Post



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Thanks guys, so how much aprox does it raise the trailer? Also, what is the size to go with and with the 16’s what load range. I will be going good year endurance.
 
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