I would recommend that you take the bolt pattern or better yet a tire and
wheel to a good wheel source. Tell the dealer how much your trailer weighs
and be sure to check the offset of the rim; this can impact how the tire
will fit into the wheel well. I wouldn't simply trust a Chevy or Ford wheel
to do the job. You need a strong wheel to support the weight of the trailer
and the stress they will undergo.
Southwestwheel.com may be a place to start.
Martin Hughey
WBCCI 10212
1969 International & 1961 Bambi "1631"
> Greetings,
>
> I've been lurking on the list for about a month now gathering information,
> and have finally bought an airstream. She's a bit beat up, but there's
> plenty of life left in her. I'm most certain I overpayed.. but that's
> what
> happens when you get obsessed with obtaining something.
>
> I have to tow it a few hundred miles home however and I'm wanting to go to
> a
> salvage yard and pick up some spare rims & tires as I don't trust the
> tires
> on it now. They don't appear to have dry rot, but the trailer has been
> sitting 10 years.
>
> My question is what wheels fit a 1972, 27 footer? Chevy or ford? 6 bolt
> pattern? My goal is to check and grease the bearings and throw on these
> temporary wheels and tires.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Erik.