I need to take the wheels in to have new tires intalled. I am trying to figure a way to support the trailer with all 4 wheels off. I would like to make it in 1 trip, that is why I want to do all 4 at once. I don't want to use the stab jacks to support it without the wheels. Any suggeztions on how best to support the trailer while all 4 wheels are off?

Is taking the trailer in to let them change tires an option?If not, support the TT with quality jack stands on the frame or as close to the hub as possible. Flexing the axles can create a camber issue.

Prop up the frame on RR ties which can be cut to any length for best support. Slip 2 x 4's between the ties and the frame as needed.Actually full size cement blocks should work just as well.

I took the whole fiver to the tire shop, they had a parking lot adjacent to it then took off 1 tire at a time, rolled it into the place let them change it and just repeated those steps.

austinjenna wrote:I took the whole fiver to the tire shop, they had a parking lot adjacent to it then took off 1 tire at a time, rolled it into the place let them change it and just repeated those steps.This would be best. This was not a option when I changed tires on the seasonal. I took two tires at a time off to have them changed. Was not cofortable having all 4 tires off at one time for stability.

I bought 4 Dexstar rims from Etrailer. Then I just took them in to have new tires put on. At the same time, I had them install metal stems and add tire beads. At home, I used the Trailer Aid to change each tire. Now, I have an extra set of rims for the next time.

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SWoop2247
Explorer
Jun 05, 2019
Is taking the trailer in to let them change tires an option?

If not, support the TT with quality jack stands on the frame or as close to the hub as possible. Flexing the axles can create a camber issue.
Dick_B
Explorer
Jun 05, 2019
Prop up the frame on RR ties which can be cut to any length for best support. Slip 2 x 4's between the ties and the frame as needed.
Actually full size cement blocks should work just as well.
austinjenna
Explorer
Jun 05, 2019
I took the whole fiver to the tire shop, they had a parking lot adjacent to it then took off 1 tire at a time, rolled it into the place let them change it and just repeated those steps.
colliehauler
Explorer III
Jun 05, 2019
austinjenna wrote:
I took the whole fiver to the tire shop, they had a parking lot adjacent to it then took off 1 tire at a time, rolled it into the place let them change it and just repeated those steps.
This would be best. This was not a option when I changed tires on the seasonal. I took two tires at a time off to have them changed. Was not cofortable having all 4 tires off at one time for stability.
GrandpaKip
Explorer II
Jun 05, 2019
I bought 4 Dexstar rims from Etrailer. Then I just took them in to have new tires put on. At the same time, I had them install metal stems and add tire beads. At home, I used the Trailer Aid to change each tire. Now, I have an extra set of rims for the next time.
valhalla360
Navigator
Jun 05, 2019
Unless the tires have failed...take the whole thing into the shop.

If you are blocking off 4-5 of their work bays, they will get you in and out quick.
1320Fastback
Explorer
Jun 05, 2019
Cheap jack stands from harbor freight (hazard fraught) if you want to do it yourself.
SidecarFlip
Explorer III
Jun 05, 2019
1320Fastback wrote:
Cheap jack stands from harbor freight (hazard fraught) if you want to do it yourself.

+10 on that. Right now I have one of my ag tractors sitting on a pair, have the rear wheels off, working on the transmission.
Draggo
Explorer
Jun 05, 2019
I took all 4 off a couple of years ago so I would only have to make one trip into the shop. I had a bunch of heavy duty patio blocks I wasn't using so I piled them up as a base and then used heavy duty jack stands for the rest of it along with the regular scissor jacks down just for added support for what they are worth. Worked well, no problems.
73guna
Explorer
Jun 06, 2019
Id use 4 jack stands on the frame.
This is just my opinion, but please do not use cement blocks to support your trailer.

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