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Old February 23rd 10, 12:13 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Komet trailer tires

On Feb 22, 5:12*pm, Robin wrote:
I want to replace the tires on my Komet trailer. The original tire
size is P165/80 R13, which is now hard to find.

The choice seems to be either a Firestone passenger car radial in the
correct size or a slightly taller Towmaster made by Greenball. *The
trailer tire will have a taller but stiffer sidewall. It will come a
little closer to the fender, but my mechanic says less than half an
inch closer. The size is 175/80 R13.

*I plan to tow about 75 mph most of the time. I really want to avoid
sway.

Any experience with these tires out there?

Thanks,
Robin RF


I use 185/70R 13 tires on my Komet. They are the same diameter as
your 165/80R 13 (within 1/4") but 2cm wider.

-T8