Spare Tire

Scytlz · 07-21-2019, 10:38 PM

Hi everyone. I completely lost my spare tire. It was on the little attachment on the back of the trailer and at some point the whole darn thing fell off. I am getting ready to go camping in a week and don't want to head out without a spare tire, but am having a hard time finding one that I will get in time. I was thinking about going to picknpull to get a rim and just going to a tire shop to have a tire put on it. The tires on the trailer are ST205/75R14. My question is...will any 14 inch rim work?

shawno · 07-21-2019, 11:07 PM

Hey,

Yes any rim will work. No different that running a spare steel rim on your vehicle. The key will be to make sure you get the correct tire. Make sure to get a ST tire that is designed for RV/trailers. 6 or 8 ply tire. Not an radial tire like you would use on your car or truck.

Have a good trip!

**LJAZ** · 07-22-2019, 08:44 AM

If it's a car wheel, you need to make sure the bolt pattern, width and offset is the same as well.

Scytlz · 07-22-2019, 09:33 AM

Thank you for your reply so quickly. I was able to go on amazon and find the tires but not the wheel itself so I am going to go to Pick N Pull right now and grab a wheel. thanks again!

Scytlz · 07-22-2019, 09:36 AM

Thank you so much for your quick reply. I found some tires on amazon that are the ST tires but I wasn't able to find a wheel so I am headed to Pick N Pull to pick up a wheel. thank you again for your help.

Pep · 07-28-2019, 12:17 PM

Here is the specs on the wheel; Bolt circle ,offset etc. The company that meakes the wheels is customtrailerwheels.com

Eagle · 07-28-2019, 04:10 PM

Most farm and home stores etc. like Menards, Home Depot, Runnings, Lowes, TSC/Tractor Supply, Sams Club have, in stock, trailer wheels with ST tires mounted on them.
I've know people that buy one that fits their camper when they are going on a trip, toss it in the back of their TV as the 2nd spare. When they get home, if they haven't needed it, they return it to the store for a refund.
Yea, it kinda cheating the store but some people do it. No different than girls that buy a fancy dress for a night out, then return it the next day. Some even purchase the little plastic taggers so can reattach the original tags.

JimboFunFinder · 07-28-2019, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagle

Most farm and home stores etc. like Menards, Home Depot, Runnings, Lowes, TSC/Tractor Supply, Sams Club have, in stock, trailer wheels with ST tires mounted on them.
I've know people that buy one that fits their camper when they are going on a trip, toss it in the back of their TV as the 2nd spare. When they get home, if they haven't needed it, they return it to the store for a refund.
Yea, it kinda cheating the store but some people do it. No different than girls that buy a fancy dress for a night out, then return it the next day. Some even purchase the little plastic taggers so can reattach the original tags.

Eagle, boy I think you know some sneaky people!

Eagle · 07-29-2019, 06:10 AM

Having been employed in multiple occupations during my life and dealing with all kinds of people from the uneducated to PHD's, you would be surprised at what one hears ~ regardless of their level of income!
It is not unusual for some of the more affluent to be the cheapest.