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LUV2XCLR8 · 10-12-2008, 08:05 AM

I just picked up this lil gem last week for $40

(Not that price isn't a typo)

I had a New 2" 7K lb Bulldog hitch welded on Friday (Had a 1 7/8)

My question is, what kind of tires should I run on it to handle abuse?

(BTW, It also has the Factory type Overloads under it also)

Using a set of 15x6 factory steelies (Not installed yet)

**truckdude239** · 10-12-2008, 08:15 AM

wow alsome

**Boog** · 10-12-2008, 10:16 AM

Depending on how much you plan to put in it and how often you would use it and abuse it... I'd suggest running a pair of 8 to 10 ply commercial duty tires. Load range C at least. They will be hard but they will resist punctures better and last a long time. 40 bucks huh? I never run across deals like that.

Lugnut64052 · 10-12-2008, 10:55 AM

I'd say it's already been abused. Looks like a hog chewed on that right rear corner. Perfect beat-around-town utility trailer.

sdkid · 10-12-2008, 11:43 AM

Leafs or coils? I recommend good shocks for a coil spring setup. They tend to sway alot. The heavier tires will help too.

thirdstreettito · 10-12-2008, 12:26 PM

Dang! Nice steal! What is this? Steal month?

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-12-2008, 02:17 PM

Coils, as mentioned as the overloads, thanks for the tips
on the shocks, it does sway a lil bit in turns, load range
C was what I was looking at, found em in 6 ply, enough?

sleepertruck72 · 10-12-2008, 02:22 PM

$40 ??? great deal I would keep same tires. If they handled the loads on the truck before, they should hold just fine. My trailer is the same but 3/4 ton I have stock wheels/tires from 05 Duramax Load range "E". Dont know the difference in capacity between load ranges. I will tell you from experience, keep a jack stand under the bumper if you dont want any freaked out kids or drunk adults

when they step on the bumper Its funny til someone starts bleeding

Shaffer4 · 10-12-2008, 02:23 PM

Yeah, they sway a lot, I saw a similar bed-trailer going down the highway behind a Astro-van, all it had in it was some rolls of fiberglass insulation and it was swaying like crazy.

thirdstreettito · 10-12-2008, 02:38 PM

Needs a swaybar...

lilred67 · 10-12-2008, 02:38 PM

i run 7.00x15 bias ply, d load range tires on all my trailers. they take abuse very well...

badpeanut · 10-12-2008, 03:03 PM

Nice score!

I run P235/75R15s on mine and it tows well, but I have leafs.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-12-2008, 04:46 PM

Well it has 225/75/15 on it now. (One used, and one came
with) Neither of which I wanna test with a heavy load. lol
on the rear swaybar. (It would cost more than the trailer)

cstm68 · 10-12-2008, 06:19 PM

i work for les schwab tires and we put lots of 6 or 8 ply st trailer radials on small trailers like that.

72BlckButy · 10-13-2008, 11:50 AM

What a score!

**Hart_Rod** · 10-13-2008, 12:03 PM

Nice score. If you're not going to get crazy with it, I'd run the original tires and just have a good spare handy. Mine is an 8 lugger with leafs. I wish it had trailing arms because I plan on pulling it behind the burb and it would be cool to airbag the trailer so I could drop them both at the same time,

. Here's pictures of mine:

sleepertruck72 · 10-13-2008, 02:10 PM

Hartrod,
Do my eyes decieve me ? Is that a shortbed trailer ?

**Hart_Rod** · 10-13-2008, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepertruck72

hartrod,
do my eyes decieve me ? Is that a shortbed trailer ?

ssssshhhh,

.

sleepertruck72 · 10-13-2008, 06:29 PM

Must be nice ! Here I am trying to find a short fleetside bed for my 67 stepside and youre pulling one around... I am jealous It looks great from here !

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-13-2008, 07:38 PM

TY for all the advice guys

10-12-2008, 08:05 AM	#1
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Didn't know where to post this so ....... I just picked up this lil gem last week for $40 (Not that price isn't a typo) I had a New 2" 7K lb Bulldog hitch welded on Friday (Had a 1 7/8) My question is, what kind of tires should I run on it to handle abuse? (BTW, It also has the Factory type Overloads under it also) Using a set of 15x6 factory steelies (Not installed yet) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-12-2008, 08:15 AM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... wow alsome __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

10-12-2008, 10:16 AM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... Depending on how much you plan to put in it and how often you would use it and abuse it... I'd suggest running a pair of 8 to 10 ply commercial duty tires. Load range C at least. They will be hard but they will resist punctures better and last a long time. 40 bucks huh? I never run across deals like that. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-12-2008, 10:55 AM	#4
Lugnut64052 Middle-aged Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 753	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... I'd say it's already been abused. Looks like a hog chewed on that right rear corner. Perfect beat-around-town utility trailer.

10-12-2008, 11:43 AM	#5
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... Leafs or coils? I recommend good shocks for a coil spring setup. They tend to sway alot. The heavier tires will help too. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

10-12-2008, 12:26 PM	#6
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... Dang! Nice steal! What is this? Steal month? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

10-12-2008, 02:17 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... Coils, as mentioned as the overloads, thanks for the tips on the shocks, it does sway a lil bit in turns, load range C was what I was looking at, found em in 6 ply, enough? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-12-2008, 02:22 PM	#8
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... $40 ??? great deal I would keep same tires. If they handled the loads on the truck before, they should hold just fine. My trailer is the same but 3/4 ton I have stock wheels/tires from 05 Duramax Load range "E". Dont know the difference in capacity between load ranges. I will tell you from experience, keep a jack stand under the bumper if you dont want any freaked out kids or drunk adults when they step on the bumper Its funny til someone starts bleeding __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

10-12-2008, 02:23 PM	#9
Shaffer4 Strange Cousin From The West.. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 248	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... Yeah, they sway a lot, I saw a similar bed-trailer going down the highway behind a Astro-van, all it had in it was some rolls of fiberglass insulation and it was swaying like crazy.

10-12-2008, 02:38 PM	#10
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... Needs a swaybar... __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

10-12-2008, 02:38 PM	#11
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... i run 7.00x15 bias ply, d load range tires on all my trailers. they take abuse very well...

10-12-2008, 03:03 PM	#12
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... Nice score! I run P235/75R15s on mine and it tows well, but I have leafs. __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

10-12-2008, 04:46 PM	#13
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... Well it has 225/75/15 on it now. (One used, and one came with) Neither of which I wanna test with a heavy load. lol on the rear swaybar. (It would cost more than the trailer) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-12-2008, 06:19 PM	#14
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... i work for les schwab tires and we put lots of 6 or 8 ply st trailer radials on small trailers like that. __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

10-13-2008, 11:50 AM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... What a score! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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10-13-2008, 12:03 PM	#16
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... Nice score. If you're not going to get crazy with it, I'd run the original tires and just have a good spare handy. Mine is an 8 lugger with leafs. I wish it had trailing arms because I plan on pulling it behind the burb and it would be cool to airbag the trailer so I could drop them both at the same time, . Here's pictures of mine: Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

10-13-2008, 02:10 PM	#17
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... Hartrod, Do my eyes decieve me ? Is that a shortbed trailer ? __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

10-13-2008, 06:29 PM	#19
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... Must be nice ! Here I am trying to find a short fleetside bed for my 67 stepside and youre pulling one around... I am jealous It looks great from here ! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

10-13-2008, 07:38 PM	#20
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Didn't know where to post this so ....... TY for all the advice guys __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

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