tralier tire upgrade

[brianlt21]

What is needed when upgrading from 8" tires to 12" tires other than the tires?? such as fenders, hardware, etc..

 

[ben2go]

You need the wheel/tire combo that fits your trailer hubs.Your fenders should be fine.They may need to be raised a little.Just make some brackets out of 1 inch angle steel/iron to raise them up a couple inches.That should be it.Boat bunks may need to be raised a couple inches.

 

[georgia jeff]

Most likely you will not have to move the fenders. Just make sure that you match the lug pattern, ex. 4 lug or 5.

 

[ben2go]

Harbor Frieght have a sale this weekend on 12" wheel/tire combo $39.99 each.

 

[MassFisherman]

I know this is an old post but.....Is there a big difference in how the trailor rides from 8" to 12" tires?

Thanks!

 

[Troutman3000]

Your tires will last a lot longer and you will have more stability imo.

 

[Johnny5]

makes it harder to load and unload in skinny water cause it puts the boat higher. you have to man handle it off the trailer in shallow water

 

[Quackrstackr]

Your ride may be a little softer (bouncier if it is a light boat/trailer) but your bearings and tires will thank you for the upsize.

The part about loading/unloading can happen but it will only raise you 2". Most trailer bunks can be lowered accordingly to get your boat back to the original ground clearance.