Seeking opinions on using smaller trailer tires

[robbo3]

Any thoughts on using smaller trailer tires for storage purposes, or a short distance to the ramp?

I'm thinking something like: http://t.tractorsupply.com/en/store/hi-run-asb1047-replacement-wheel-530-12

This might allow me to squeeze the boat in the garage after removing the tower as I was about 1.5" off. I'd likely use for putting into storage, possibly a 1 block slow trip to the ramp.

Opinions welcome.

 

[Julian]

Keep in mind it will also reduce your clearance, both at the axles, and between the axles of the trailer and tow vehicle. I've on occasion rubbed the bottom of my spare tire when going over a hump, or through a trough.

 

[tomfoolery]

I'm thinking.... but could be wrong that a 3" tire size overall will reduce down by 50% thus your 1.5"...... then if you need a bit more you could air down going in and out in you need a bit more.

 

[Bruce]

Four of those would only give you 2,830 pounds of capacity for the boat, trailer and all of its contents.

205/60/14 would give you a little over an inch. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...h=255/&rearRatio=40&rearDiameter=17&zip-code=

 

[robbo3]

I was hoping for a little more when taking the tire profile into account, but yes, I was thinking along those lines.

 

[robbo3]

Four of those would only give you 2,830 pounds of capacity for the boat, trailer and all of its contents.

205/60/14 would give you a little over an inch. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=215/&ratio=60&diameter=14&rearWidth=255/&rearRatio=40&rearDiameter=17&zip-code=

I was wondering how much capacity comes into play just for storage and possibly a one block travel to the launch on a private drive.

 

[Bruce]

I believe that pontoon trailer tires could be your solution. They come with 10" or 12"wheels with sufficient capacity.

 

[robbo3]

I believe that pontoon trailer tires could be your solution. They come with 10" or 12"wheels with sufficient capacity.

You may be onto something here...