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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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I'm in the market for motorcycle trailer...
I see a lot of trailers with 12" wheels.. what are your feelings of this size tire on a trailer for pulling a bike for a distance (1,000 miles or so).
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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I have a 1976 trailer with 4.80 x 12" tires.&nbsp\\; It has been pulled all over the east coast for decades with no problems.
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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I just pulled my '07 Deuce 1100 miles using a single rail Port-A-Chopper with 12" wheels.&nbsp\\; Worked great and would highly recommend.&nbsp\\; They sale with an 8" wheel if you prefer.
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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I prefer 14 inch or 15 inch tires they turn slower less heat for the same speed.
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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12" will work just fine I have them on a trailer with many miles and no troubles
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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I prefer 14 inch or 15 inch tires they turn slower less heat for the same speed.&nbsp\\;
I agree.
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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Trailer? Why would you want to trailer a pefectly good bike? Thats like jumping out&nbsp\\;of a perfectly good airplane. [:'(]&nbsp\\;
 

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12" C rated tires are fine.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Even if you have 15" tires all trailer manufacturers state that the trailer is to be towed at 55 mph.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; That is to avoid liability if you crash.

This thumbnail is of the 4 X 8 Harbor freight trailer that I just finnished setting up to do a 2K run.
It has the 12 " by 5.30 tires.&nbsp\\; You notice I carry two spares.




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I forgot to mention.&nbsp\\; The trailer, tie downs, chock and deck was just under $500.&nbsp\\; Gotta love the chinese.
 
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&nbsp\\;Smaller wheel trailer = lower weight capacity . Larger wheel = higher&nbsp\\;weight capacity . Thus , larger wheel can serve as&nbsp\\; multi -purpose&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;trailer.&nbsp\\;
 



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