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Old July 22nd 08, 06:52 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
jcarlyle
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Default Cobra Trailer Tires (US)

Paul, that's a good suggestion, but I can't easily do it. If I get
bigger wheels the rear of the trailer will be too far in the air for
the tail gate to "lock" onto the ground when I remove the glider. I'm
also pretty sure that bigger wheels would interfere with the inside of
the fenders. Yeah, I could re-do the hitch and replace the fenders,
but since I can make the 13" wheels work without too much trouble, why
not?. Thanks anyway!

-John

On Jul 22, 11:00 am, sisu1a wrote:
If your getting new rims too, ditch the finicky European 13" setup
that you can't find the correct size of and UPGRADE to a 14" or 15"
that has PLENTY of tire selection and is more robust. If you don't
live near a big city etc, order new rims online if you need to, but
you should be able to find good 14"-15" trailer tires (stiffer
sidewalls than car tires, but 6-ply truck tires are good too) locally.

-Paul