Trailer tires for old (1981) Komet Trailer

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I can't seem to find a local dealer with 165R13 trailer tires. Can
anyone tell me where to get suitable tires or if you substituted
something else e.g. 175/80R13 or similar and how that worked out.

Thanks,
IC

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On May 11, 10:32*pm, wrote:
> I can't seem to find a local dealer with 165R13 trailer tires. *Can
> anyone tell me where to get suitable tires or if you substituted
> something else e.g. 175/80R13 or similar and how that worked out.
>
> Thanks,
> IC

I use 185/70R-13 on 1985 Komet. No issues.

-T8

[Papa3]

On May 12, 6:51*am, wrote:
> On May 11, 10:32*pm, wrote:
>
> > I can't seem to find a local dealer with 165R13 trailer tires. *Can
> > anyone tell me where to get suitable tires or if you substituted
> > something else e.g. 175/80R13 or similar and how that worked out.
>
> > Thanks,
> > IC
>
> I use 185/70R-13 on 1985 Komet. *No issues.
>
> -T8

Check out the conversion chart here. Confirms that 185/70R-13 is a
compatible configuration. It's been a long time, but I remember my
local dealer being unable to find 165R13s...

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/45_conversionchart.html

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Trying to keep the overall diameter of the replacement tire the same
as for the orginal equipment tire isn't absolutely mandatory. Some
pilots use taller tires to get the back end of the trailer up higher
for more clearance when pulling out of a driveway, though that could
complicate rigging the glider with the trailer still hitched to the
tow vehicle. Other pilots swap the wheels for larger, wider ones and
mount low aspect ratio tires for more sidewall stiffness and
(hopefully) more stable towing, although this combination can give a
harsher ride. One of the most fundamental factors if you're keeping
the original wheels is wheel size, specifically width. Lower aspect
ratio tires may require wider wheels. You'll have to check your
current wheels against the allowable spec for the new size tires to be
sure they're OK.

Chip Bearden
ASW 24 "JB"
USA