Note: Rick Davis is not only a seasoned VAC member, he tows other
people's trailers for a living. He probably has more towing miles on
him than most of us put together. ( miles on his truck that is...a Dodge
as I remember..<g>)
Another note:
Tires that "look" just fine but are over 5 years old are a blow out
waiting to happen. As mentioned, the tires fit pretty snuggly inside
the wheel well. When that tire blows out the shreds will destroy the
thin aluminum wheel well, and anything else nearby. As you might imagine
this is an expensive wreck to fix. Much more expensive than new tires,
and it doesn't do nice things to your insurance rates. If you must
gamble, Vegas is more fun.
Daisy (crispy in Rapid City)
> Most Airstreams use a standard 6 bolt 5.5 inch bolt pattern. There
> are steel wheels available from most any trailer supply store and
> also I have bought them from camping world. in fact Airstream has
> used these common steel wheels some years . The wheel should be rated
> at 2600 lbs.
>
> Some older 1/2 ton chevrolet truck wheels have this bolt pattern but
> the center hole is slightly too small and needs some file or torch
> work. The older trailers used 700- 15 tires which are commonly
> replaced with ST 225-75R15 radials these days. I am not aware of
> any offset problems as the zero offset wheels have worked on any
> Airstream I have put them on
>
> For a reference check WWW.luckyb.com Part # 24-201 15"x6"
> 2600 lb 0 offset 6- 5.5 bolt pattern.
>
> I have purchased half a dozen of these over the years.
>
> As a matter of course I also carry several cans of fix a flat and a
> 12 volt air compressor.
>
> Rick Davis 1602