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Local dealer has a good buy on 175x80x13 car tires that would fit my utility trailer. Presently only hauling ATV to hunting camp about 100 miles from house. 4 car tires at $64 compared to $110-120 for st real trailer tires.
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I took a mobile home axle cut out a big section in the middle of the axle an welded it back together. Now I got a trailer to pull with the lawn tractor. used the same wheels an tires that were on the axle to begin with
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On my dad's trailer, all we have used is 13" car tires. He has hauled two atvs, or two round bales of hay on it. It is only a single axle trailer.
On my 20" camp trailer I have on 4 14" car tires. The cheapiest I could get.
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My 5x8 trailer came new with 15" car tires...
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Been using car tires on my 6.5' x 12' trailer for years without a problem. In fact, a lot of trailer manufacturers put used, but excellent condition car tires and rims on even their "new" trailers....
I can see where actual trailer tires are needed for heavy travel trailers, etc., but I wouldn't spend the money to put them on an atv/utility trailer.
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I took a mobile home axle cut out a big section in the middle of the axle an welded it back together. Now I got a trailer to pull with the lawn tractor. used the same wheels an tires that were on the axle to begin with __________ Just FWIW, those aren't intended for higher speed, long distance, regular use. Keep a close eye on those lug nuts and watch your bearings. Old Toot
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thanks old toot. Thats good to know for future reference. This one is safe though due to the almost 15mph top speed of my lawn tractor.
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I have car tires on my 5x10 also. tom
"if it's got tits or tires, it's going to give you grief, one way or another."
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